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Post by erw38 on Feb 25, 2005 15:57:43 GMT -6
It seems as if there is some play in my steering wheel? I can "push" up on it somewhat and it will actually move. It doesn't hamper steering or feel like it is impacting the tilt feature in any way. Does anyone know of a way I may be able to tighten the wheel? It's just the wheel by itself that move, nothing else moves.
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Post by Marc on Feb 25, 2005 20:33:53 GMT -6
Are you talking about slack in the steering, that is, it's easy to turn the wheel a large amount before you feel any resistance with the engine off & standing still? That would indicate looseness in the steering linkage, such as a loose tie rod. ________________ GM!!! BRING BACK OLDS!!!  |
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Post by erw38 on Feb 25, 2005 22:48:51 GMT -6
I am sorry, I guess I didn't explain myself well,
Ehat I am referring to is the fact that I am able to push up on the steering wheel so that it actually tilts up. You can actually see the steering wheel move up and down. The movement I am referring to is totally independent of actual steering. It does not matter if the car is on or off.
For instance, if you sat in the drivers seat and before you turned the car on you pushed on the underside of the top of the wheel, the wheel gives in to your pushing and results in the "tilting up" of the wheel.
To make a long story short, it has to do with an north/south motion and not the turning left or right. Does that help any?
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Post by Marc on Feb 26, 2005 11:03:42 GMT -6
I have to give you sort of a vague answer. There might be something loose in the steering column between the wheel and the dashboard. ________________ GM!!! BRING BACK OLDS!!! |
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Post by Custom88 on Feb 26, 2005 14:49:14 GMT -6
I've heard of this happening before. Usually it's a problem with the tilt mechanism itself. This usually happens when the wheel is tilted often and the wheel is allowed to move up to the fully up position without resistance. (as in someone not holding the wheel and allowing it to just snap to the top position quickly). It also can happen if a (forgive me here) rather large person pulls down on the wheel as they're pulling themselves out of the car all the time. Other than that I don't know of any things that usually cause that.
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Post by erw38 on Feb 26, 2005 17:54:41 GMT -6
Thanks for the replies.
Gosh I hope I am not "rather large," but I do hide from mirrors.
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Post by Isnibs on Feb 26, 2005 21:16:20 GMT -6
Custom88 Ref:- quote "rather large person" I think the term you need is ' physically prosperous ' , ' size enhanced ' or ' generously proportioned ' erw38 I guess the rearview mirror is your best friend. You know " objects in the rearview mirror may appear smaller than they are " Quote "Gosh I hope I am not "rather large," but I do hide from mirrors" Is that when you Jekyll.  |
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Post by Letitroll98 on Feb 28, 2005 19:50:01 GMT -6
It also can happen if a (forgive me here) rather large person pulls down on the wheel as they're pulling themselves out of the car all the time. Other than that I don't know of any things that usually cause that. Yes, this is me on all counts. My wheel gained some slack after a somewhat vigorous exit when I used the wheel as a grab bar. It hasn't gotten any worse so I just ignore it. And yes, I shop in the extra large section. A quick fix would be appreciated, for the wheel I mean. ;D |
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Post by Isnibs on Feb 28, 2005 20:13:19 GMT -6
Letitroll98
Is it loose in just the setting you have it at or all height settings?
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Post by Letitroll98 on Mar 1, 2005 16:31:54 GMT -6
Letitroll98 Is it loose in just the setting you have it at or all height settings? I haven't really checked it. Despite my girth I've never been a "tilt up upon exiting" guy and I set my tilt to what I like then leave it there. The play is minor, a few mm, and is not noticable during normal driving. In fact I have to play with it from time to time to know the slack is still there (the wheel I mean ;D ). |
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Post by Isnibs on Mar 1, 2005 19:17:54 GMT -6
Elan and Dan,
I would think that the height adjustment is obtained by a stud fitting into a series of holes.
First, if your stud is disfigured then the slack would be felt in all the holes.
Hence my first post, to check if your stud is disfigured.
To repair it would probably be a simple operation involving the removal of your now defunct stud and the replacement of it with a new one. Probably not to painful (on your pocket).
Second, if just one of your holes has been misused and became slack, You would have to be satisfied with using it, another hole or changing the whole hole setup. Which would probable be more involved and more expensive, just think of it as 'more holes = more money'.
Third your stud or hole setup could be loose, have you looked at your nuts? You may have to move something to see them clearly.
If so, this is easily remedied with a wrench and will result in you feeling much better/safer with a snug stud and tighter holes.
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Post by Letitroll98 on Mar 5, 2005 8:19:17 GMT -6
Yes, the slack is in all the holes, exactly the same in each. If I ever have the inclination to have it fixed I can now talk somewhat intelligently about the problem. Thanks for the info Isnibs.
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Post by erw38 on Mar 5, 2005 10:24:27 GMT -6
Thanks for the info as well. I will fix it one day (if I ever feel so inclined), but it just doesn't bother me enough right now. It's just annoying at times.
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