Steering wheel play
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With the engine off, should there be any play in the steering column.
On mine at present, I am trying to track down an issue with instability / wandering. I have already changed the tie rods, tie rod ends, balljoints, anti roll bar links, shock bushes, but still have the issue.
I have noticed, that if I sit in the car and rock the steering wheel from side to side, I can get about 5mm of slack either side of central before any resistance is felt. Could this be a an indicator of lower column wear ?
On mine at present, I am trying to track down an issue with instability / wandering. I have already changed the tie rods, tie rod ends, balljoints, anti roll bar links, shock bushes, but still have the issue.
I have noticed, that if I sit in the car and rock the steering wheel from side to side, I can get about 5mm of slack either side of central before any resistance is felt. Could this be a an indicator of lower column wear ?
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Sounds like a worn Universal joint at the end of the column, the column shaft pokes through the front bulkead and the UJ is bolted to the end that goes to the rack, it could be that it needs nipping up, but more likely the later updated part fitted as your car is a 98. There was a revision part in the next model year - something for you to look into.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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should be no space to play and steering should have a very solid feedback
Sean is right as exact issue happened on my car
steering was getting loose and I did not pay attention. it ended up I lost the steering(lucky I was able to pull over my car)
u joint couple teeth were gone and dealer wont have just this brand new part for me unless I purchase entire column shift assembly priced over a grand, are they fxxking kidding me . I finally found a salvage part on ebay.
my advise is FIX IT ASAP
Sean is right as exact issue happened on my car
steering was getting loose and I did not pay attention. it ended up I lost the steering(lucky I was able to pull over my car)
u joint couple teeth were gone and dealer wont have just this brand new part for me unless I purchase entire column shift assembly priced over a grand, are they fxxking kidding me . I finally found a salvage part on ebay.
my advise is FIX IT ASAP
Last edited by vincent661983; 04-28-2015 at 09:53 AM.
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I have removed the lower column from the car, all the splines on the main column and steering rack are in good condition with no signs of wear.
The UJ's on the lower column appear to be in good order with no discernible wear, but there is a little bit of lateral play in the sliding joint, depending upon how far extended it is.
The UJ's on the lower column appear to be in good order with no discernible wear, but there is a little bit of lateral play in the sliding joint, depending upon how far extended it is.
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Thanks!
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