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1984 t type · 03-21-2011, 09:07 PM

how do i fix the sloop in my tilt steering column, it has the up and down play

slb1985 · 03-23-2011, 06:44 PM

Bump I need this too
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tucsonjwt · 03-23-2011, 07:11 PM

Just a quick thought, there are two bolts that hold the steering column to the dash framing. My bolts got loose a couple of times and the whole column moved. This usually happened after ASE "mechanics" worked on it

Restrorob · 03-23-2011, 08:24 PM

I was doing some surf'n around while back and found this "How Too" with pics on tightening loose tilts from Captkaos.....

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...?topic=12525.0

Some chain auto parts stores have the puller/lock-ring plate and bearing tools in their "Rent-a-Tool" program.

Good Link Now ^^^^^^^

cableguy0 · 03-23-2011, 08:32 PM

Take the column apart. Pull the steering wheel then the lock plate. remove the turn signal stuff and go until you find 4 bolts that hold the clamps on the universal joint inside the column that lets it tilt. Pull each bolt one by one add some lock tite and reinstall. Put the column back together and the slop will be gone.

slb1985 · 03-26-2011, 08:31 AM

so i tore into this last night then i found out someone had already tried to fix this because the was a bolt broke off in one of the pivot pins so i just tightened the 3 i could without lock tight

but got it all tightened up feels like new again but i have to take back apart because i apparently didnt pay close enough attention to the head light dimmer and now my lights are stuck on bright and no tension in the lever but the how to was wonderful... just an fyi unless it is a must to do this right away make sure you have all of the pullers mettioned in captkaos' instructions its really difficult to get wheel and lock plate off and i couldnt make a way to get the pivot pins out especially with the bolt stuck in the one

03-21-2011, 09:07 PM	#1
1984 t type Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 196	steering column repair how do i fix the sloop in my tilt steering column, it has the up and down play __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National 2018 Road Glide Special

03-23-2011, 06:44 PM	#2
slb1985 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandusky,OH Posts: 71	Re: steering column repair Bump I need this too Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 R10 Silverado - Rusty But trusty Daily 1984 C10 Custom Deluxe - Newest Project

03-23-2011, 07:11 PM	#3
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: steering column repair Just a quick thought, there are two bolts that hold the steering column to the dash framing. My bolts got loose a couple of times and the whole column moved. This usually happened after ASE "mechanics" worked on it

03-23-2011, 08:24 PM	#4
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: steering column repair I was doing some surf'n around while back and found this "How Too" with pics on tightening loose tilts from Captkaos..... http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...?topic=12525.0 Some chain auto parts stores have the puller/lock-ring plate and bearing tools in their "Rent-a-Tool" program. Good Link Now ^^^^^^^ __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 03-23-2011 at 08:45 PM.

03-23-2011, 08:32 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: steering column repair Take the column apart. Pull the steering wheel then the lock plate. remove the turn signal stuff and go until you find 4 bolts that hold the clamps on the universal joint inside the column that lets it tilt. Pull each bolt one by one add some lock tite and reinstall. Put the column back together and the slop will be gone. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-26-2011, 08:31 AM	#6
slb1985 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandusky,OH Posts: 71	Re: steering column repair so i tore into this last night then i found out someone had already tried to fix this because the was a bolt broke off in one of the pivot pins so i just tightened the 3 i could without lock tight but got it all tightened up feels like new again but i have to take back apart because i apparently didnt pay close enough attention to the head light dimmer and now my lights are stuck on bright and no tension in the lever but the how to was wonderful... just an fyi unless it is a must to do this right away make sure you have all of the pullers mettioned in captkaos' instructions its really difficult to get wheel and lock plate off and i couldnt make a way to get the pivot pins out especially with the bolt stuck in the one __________________ 1987 R10 Silverado - Rusty But trusty Daily 1984 C10 Custom Deluxe - Newest Project



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