TurboPirate24v

My steering wheel is a little bit loose...that is, it will move up and down kind of like it is not firmly attached to the column.

I use it to pull myself into the truck...thus, I expect I have caused this to happen over time.

Has anyone fixed this ?

Did you have to buy a new column ?

Bill Miller

Got the same problem and posted it twice with no good answers. Dealer only stocks new column complete at $1100. Ain't going to happen. Pulled the airbag to ensure top nut was tight but couldn't find my puller to pull the wheel and check lower. Plan to shortly. Let me know if you find a solution. Oh, yeah, mine has an adjustable steering column. Not sure it makes any difference. If feels like a bearing or bushing is loose right where the shaft first enters the column.

bill7975

I have that problem also. This weekend I'm planning on tearing into it. I'm sure it's just a loose nut behind the wheel. I will post the repair after I'm done.

Bill

Scubasteve

It will be the tilt in the column more than likely if anything. Its lacated right near the top and once you get the cover off around the key switch you will see what I am talking about.

May be able to fix the groove with a round file.


Jason

White02Sport

If your column is anything like a GM (I haven't had this issue w/mine, so I don't know exactly what it looks like), it uses a ball and socket arrangement that has a lockdown collar. The four torx head bolts that secure the collar and tighten up the whole mess loosen over time (and many yanks on the wheel to get in) and cause the wheel to get wobbly. The cure on that arrangement is to remove the wheel and the locking mechanism to access the bolts. Use locktite on the bolts and you should be in business.

If it's not like the GM models, forget everything I've typed.

RowJ

Any feedback?

bill7975

Yes as am matter of fact. It was just a few loose bolts down by the tilt wheel section of the colum. Very easy job, but I have a steering wheel puller. I don't think you can get the wheel off and back on with out one. Let me know if you need some help.

Bill

TurboPirate24v

Bill 7975,

I'll probably be doing mine this weekend.

Curious if you could offer any step by step comments.

I presume I will need to do the following:

1. Remove bottom plastic cover from Tilt etc. assembly.

2. Unbolt the air bag ( 2 bolts behind steering wheel )

3. Pull airbag out and unhook electrical wire.

4. Pull steering wheel with puller.

Not sure about what next before getting to the point of tightening the loose bolts ???

If you have a minute I would appreciate any further details you can offer.

Scott

bill7975

Your on the right track, next you will see the blinker assembly remove that and right under that you will see the bolts that are loose. Let me know if you need more information. I have a friend that has a manuel.

Bill

TurboPirate24v

Bill,

Appreciate your comments.

Scott