Steering wheel question - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

Hooyah · 10-05-2009, 02:32 AM

If the steering wheel is extremely loose how can i get it to be tighter? my iroc was hit a year ago by a mustang! and ever since the steering wheel has gotten worse any suggestions ?

Rgeddes09 · 10-05-2009, 01:52 PM

I have the same problem on my 89 RS. I can turn the wheel about an inch or two to the left and right before the wheels start to turn. It's fine at low speeds but it kinda bugs me at highway speeds when minor adjustments can be important. The previous owner was in an accident, but I don't know if it was like this before it or not.

Does anyone know any fixes?

z28 TPI · 10-05-2009, 02:00 PM

You might want to check the linkage between the steering bow and the firewall make sure there is no play in it. Or you might want to check the steering wheel for play in the hub of the steering wheel to steering shaft part.

da.slyboy · 10-05-2009, 04:34 PM

I believe the link below will fix your problem.

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/fa...eels-like.html (Steering column feels like a loose tooth...)

Hooyah · 10-05-2009, 06:15 PM

Wow just finished reading what you sent me and i am amazed at the type of help we seem to give each other. Thanks again for the much needed info. Ill make sure to post my results as i go.

Hooyah · 10-11-2009, 02:37 AM

I got the whole steering column off today and am off to the junk yard to get a new one, hope i can find the one i need. Is there a certain year i can get? I have a 89 so that means i can replace it with a 89 or ??