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12-31-2008, 06:31 PM

john

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Re: Too much play in steering column

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Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

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

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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