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Old 04-29-07, 02:23 PM
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Wobbly steeriing shaft

My steering wheel had a very noticeable amount of play in it so I took it off to examine and found that the steering shaft wobbles around in the column. Is there supposed to be a bushing in the end of the column to support it? Here is a picture of my problem, you can see the shaft all the way to one side, and it moves freely around inside the column. Thanks for any help.

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anyone changed their wheel and noticed this?
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what kind of car is that?
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Originally Posted by Manntis
what kind of car is that?
1979 RX7
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The Sa's have a problem in the steering column. On just about everyone you can lift the wheel up and down.
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Originally Posted by rx7doctor
The Sa's have a problem in the steering column. On just about everyone you can lift the wheel up and down.
well that sucks
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so there is no fix?
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I had the same problem, for a quick fix i took two standard hose washers, they fit perfectly, squeezed just a tiny bit of heavy gear oil in there and after 4 months, still almost zero play. I'm interested in finding a nylon or metal bushing too, so if you find one first let me know!!!
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oh snap!!!!! i am having the same thing on my 79...
Has anyone swaped it with a newer one ?
perhaps a81-85
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Ill try to have a bushing made for it, seems like the best solution. If not Ill try and rig something up.
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