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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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Problems with the steering column

I changed my steering wheel because it was worn a little bit and i could get one in better condition. But the problems is that with the new steering wheel, the steering shaft is moving a lot... Maybe it's an ajustment question. I tried to put my old steering wheel, and it's moving a lot... When i put out the key of my ignition, the steering do not move, but when i put the key in the ignition, it's moving a lot... If i can remember, it wasn't doing that before i remove the steering wheel...

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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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could it be the clip on the steering column???
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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 11:22 PM
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When you removed the original steering wheel did you use a puller or beat it off? Did you bang on the new one to get it on unstead of useing the bolt to fit it back?

If you did either of these things yuo will probably want to start looking for a steering box and column. the shaft is telescoping (it folds up when you get in an accidend to absorb some body impact) you may have pulled it apart. I have heard of a quick fix but something that important I would try rigging.

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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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telescoping --- you adjust the in/out length much like the up/down adjustment on an adjustable steering column. correct terminology is a collapsible steering column.
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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ok thanks.
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