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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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very loose steering column

as title says, i have a loose steering column where the wheel is supposed to tilt. it tilts normally and locks and everything, but there is QUITE a bit of play. i can essentially move the column in a circle. most of the play is up and down. would i need to get a whole new column or can i replace just the part that tilts?
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Re: very loose steering column

Originally Posted by blackbeauty89
as title says, i have a loose steering column where the wheel is supposed to tilt. it tilts normally and locks and everything, but there is QUITE a bit of play. i can essentially move the column in a circle. most of the play is up and down. would i need to get a whole new column or can i replace just the part that tilts?
interesting. have you ever used the search feature on this site? There is a wealth of information and you don't have to wait for replies


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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 01:16 AM
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Re: very loose steering column

All GMs with tilt have lose tile bolt problems, loctite wasn't used.

1 needed special tool, tilt piviot pin puller, must have.

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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Re: very loose steering column

have you tried tightening the bolts that hold the column in place under the dash, mine were loose after i replaced the heater core, your problem sounds similar to the play in mine, i could move it side to side and up and down alot
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