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Too much play in steering column
Recently I overhauled my steering column. Replaced both the upper and lower bearings, had it powdercoated, greased it and re-assembled. However, if I grab the steering wheel it seems to have too much play up and down. Is this normal or did I not seat the upper bearing correctly?
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Re: Too much play in steering column
I think there's a nut on top of the gear box that adjusts "play" in the steering.
Maybe somebody else will chime in on that.
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Re: Too much play in steering column
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When you say grab do you mean at like 12 and 6 oclock then push forward and pull back? Thats what mine was doing. Good luck I hate a sloppy steering wheel!! |
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Re: Too much play in steering column
There should be a spring on the lower end of the column that pulls the bearings together. If it is not there then the steering wheel can be easily pulled up and down.
Jim
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Re: Too much play in steering column
OOPS
I just re-read your post. I gave you a remedy for a different symptom. Good luck.
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Re: Too much play in steering column
The play that I am experiencing is if you grab the steering wheel at 10 & 2, the steering wheel moves up towards windshield and down towards the floor. I don't have issues if I were to compress the column (ie push towards the floor board).
Hopefully this will clarify the problem. Thanks guys |
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Re: Too much play in steering column
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Re: Too much play in steering column
On a non tilt column when you tighten the steering wheel nut it sandwiches the bearings between the lower spring and nut. If everything is in place you will not have any slack.
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