who's been into a loose tilt column? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*mike reeh* · 09-04-2003, 09:52 PM

search is disabled and I know this has been covered before, but who's fixed or at least been deep into a loose tilt column? My 91 suburban has a way loose tilt and Im thinking about tackling it this weekend. The haynes manual makes it seem pretty easy. Is something just loose or worn out in there, or what? I have another tilt from an 80 something truck that I could use for parts if needed but Im hoping its just tightening some bolts while Im in there.

Any insight would be great. Thanks

mike

Canadian-Ron · 09-04-2003, 09:56 PM

haven't been in there for years but if I remember right (and I think I do) it was just labour, there's four nuts that need to be tightened, I could only reach three on mine, it worked but it was a little stubborn, good luck.

79BIG10 · 09-04-2003, 11:12 PM

This is the best I've seen out there and what I've used for my tilt column when I tore into mine. http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html You may have more trouble with the wiper and cruise control on the turn signal but should be just more wires. Not that hard but it takes alot of time and trying to remember where everything goes back can be trouble. Once you get those bolts just use some red loc-tite and you're set.

Russell · 09-05-2003, 12:07 AM

Its not quite as hard as some make it out to be. Just remember where everything goes, and get the proper tools... I did mine using a bar of scrap metal, and it was rough going... There are four bolts right at the very end that need tightening, also look for any broken parts, mine had a broken peice I had to weld...

The above tutorial is also what I used, some stuff was different, but it was very very helpful regardless!

Good luck and have fun =)

TIMSPEED · 09-05-2003, 02:09 AM

YAY! I'll finally be able fix my damn loose column. And I thought I was the only one with this problem. So, I guess I'll pull my new steering wheel off AGAIN. No worries

Chevyboy1962 · 09-05-2003, 02:59 AM

I had that happened to me a few years back, the bearing at the very top of the column was desinergrated(sp).

Even had a few of the little bearings roll out of the column while driving.

Also the 2 led bolts were the column tilts were worn. I replaced those, and the bearing, the steering column was like new again.

David

09-04-2003, 09:52 PM	#1
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	who's been into a loose tilt column? search is disabled and I know this has been covered before, but who's fixed or at least been deep into a loose tilt column? My 91 suburban has a way loose tilt and Im thinking about tackling it this weekend. The haynes manual makes it seem pretty easy. Is something just loose or worn out in there, or what? I have another tilt from an 80 something truck that I could use for parts if needed but Im hoping its just tightening some bolts while Im in there. Any insight would be great. Thanks mike

09-04-2003, 09:56 PM	#2
Canadian-Ron Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: canada Posts: 43	haven't been in there for years but if I remember right (and I think I do) it was just labour, there's four nuts that need to be tightened, I could only reach three on mine, it worked but it was a little stubborn, good luck. __________________ my project........... my hell......... http://members.shaw.ca/ronmccoy/

09-04-2003, 11:12 PM	#3
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	This is the best I've seen out there and what I've used for my tilt column when I tore into mine. http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html You may have more trouble with the wiper and cruise control on the turn signal but should be just more wires. Not that hard but it takes alot of time and trying to remember where everything goes back can be trouble. Once you get those bolts just use some red loc-tite and you're set. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

09-05-2003, 12:07 AM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Its not quite as hard as some make it out to be. Just remember where everything goes, and get the proper tools... I did mine using a bar of scrap metal, and it was rough going... There are four bolts right at the very end that need tightening, also look for any broken parts, mine had a broken peice I had to weld... The above tutorial is also what I used, some stuff was different, but it was very very helpful regardless! Good luck and have fun =) __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-05-2003, 02:09 AM	#5
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	YAY! I'll finally be able fix my damn loose column. And I thought I was the only one with this problem. So, I guess I'll pull my new steering wheel off AGAIN. No worries __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

09-05-2003, 02:59 AM	#6
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	I had that happened to me a few years back, the bearing at the very top of the column was desinergrated(sp). Even had a few of the little bearings roll out of the column while driving. Also the 2 led bolts were the column tilts were worn. I replaced those, and the bearing, the steering column was like new again. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

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