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Old 03-07-2002, 05:31 PM   #1
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tilt column wobble
My tilt column on my 89RS started wobbling. You can move the column from the tilt portion to the steering wheel about 1/2 inch. Is there something inside the column that I need to tighten up? Or is this a sign that the column is ready for the scrapheap? Anyone have this problem before? I am new to the 3rd gen, but do have wrenching skills.
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Old 03-07-2002, 07:26 PM   #2
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Follow this link to fix your problem http://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/te...ngcolumn.shtml

Did mine and it was a PITA
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Old 03-07-2002, 07:34 PM   #3
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According to the mechanic who repaired my 91 TA, the steering knuckle loosens due to pressure against the steering column when tilt is released improperly.

Fortunately, the dealer I bought my car from made the repair without extra charge, which took about four hours. The good news; no parts, just labor.
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Old 03-07-2002, 08:09 PM   #4
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i took my whole colum out tightend some bolts (could only get to 2 of them) and put it back in. 2 weeks later i'm back to square 1 with a colum you can swivel in a 360 degree circle, if you see any for sale let me know
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Old 03-09-2002, 10:05 PM   #5
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if the bolts you didn't tighten fall out of their holes, they can cause the steering wheel to bind when turning. is very difficult to safely drive a car when you can't steer it.
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Old 03-10-2002, 12:10 AM   #6
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or shut off when driving! my friends 88 gta did that. I got to fix that one. it was so bad (broken) we got an older one and switched everything over.
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Does anyone bother to search before posting anymore? This is a classic oldschool typical GM problem, its fairly easy to resolve if you're not a bonehead and have the appropriate tools.
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