Tilt column question

[Thealien]

I installed a tilt column in my Jimmy today. Everything went pretty well considering I was doing it myself. As I was finishing up I installed the steering wheel. There is a 3/16 inch gap between the back of the wheel and the column, is this normal? Everything works, horn, directional and hazards, shift indicator light, and the indicator is correctly lined up with the correct gear. The only issue is that space?

Thanks
Mark

[Hart_Rod]

That's probably within tolerance. Is it an aftermarket wheel? Sometimes the adapters aren't that good. Did you try tightening the wheel nut down more? Just some thoughts.

[Thealien]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

That's probably within tolerance. Is it an aftermarket wheel? Sometimes the adapters aren't that good. Did you try tightening the wheel nut down more? Just some thoughts.

It is a GMC wheel from a later year truck. I used an impact and was afraid to tighten it any more. The nut went on enough that I could put the clip on the end of the shaft. I may just pull it off tommorow and try some never seize or grease on the splines? If its "normal" I will leave it but I am a little anal about things and want it right?!

Mark