Loose steering column

firebirdjosh
06-20-2004, 09:43 PM
I got in my car today and my steering column is very loose all of a sudden. I can rotate the column and wheel about an inch in every direction. I remember seeing a website around but can't find it. Has anyone had this problem? How hard is it to fix?

bluirocz85
06-20-2004, 10:10 PM
Go to http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html. This a very good illustration about how to tighten up a GM steering column. Better use thread lock on the tilt bolts or they'll loosen back up soon.

firebirdjosh
06-20-2004, 10:20 PM
Thank you soooo much!!! Atleast I can install a new turn signal switch and steering wheel while im at it.

bluirocz85
06-20-2004, 10:29 PM
You might have to copy and paste this link. I tried clicking the link and it didn't work. I have this saved in my favorites and it works fine by copying & pasting.

firebirdjosh
06-20-2004, 11:22 PM
The period at the end of the hyperlink is what screwed it up. I saw it and it works great! Thanks.

FruityOne
06-22-2004, 03:54 AM
I've done this job. Just bey VERY carful with the bearings in the column! Don't lose one or you will be cursing up a storm!

My first time through it took me about 1 hour of actual work, not including the research I did.

firebirdjosh
06-22-2004, 10:23 AM
Oh good, I was expecting 2 just to get it off. I'm excited now, just need a steering wheel and turn signal.

FruityOne
07-15-2004, 03:03 PM
So, how did the job turn out?

Ucantcme57
07-15-2004, 04:38 PM
I bought my camaro like this the whole column would move toward the top and the floor board like two inches, and when I would drive sometimes the car would shut off(not good!!!) I tore it down and there are some torx bolts that go from column to dash, those were loose, Wish I could figure out how to get that pesky high beam rod back in right????

Ucantcme57
07-15-2004, 04:40 PM
Can't get link to work.. was hoping to see the high beam rod put back in.. Someone help!!!

PearlWhiteZ28
07-18-2004, 07:57 PM
The link works - just remove the last period after "html".

http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

A have also used these instructions - they're great!

I also have a detached steering column in my laundry room if you can't figure it out from the pictures. might take me a bit to figure out how to post a picture thought.