QuestionI have alot of side to side and up/down play in the tilt steering column.
How do I tighnten up the steering column?
Answer
GM Tilt Column (explod
Hi Brian:
It sounds like the tilt knuckle is loose. This is very common on older GM & Jeep vehicles. In order to repair it, the column needs to be disassembled down to the lower shift bowl and tighten the stand that holds the tilt knuckle. That means everything has to come off...and then you can get to the bolts that hold the 'stand' to the column tube. There are 4 inverted torx bolts that come loose or come out completely and need to be reinserted and tightened.
We have just completed a new page on our website for this repair with video of how to disassemble, tighten and reassemble these columns.
Here is the URL:
http://www.stolenandrecovered.com/video
I'll also enclose an exploded diagram if you think it will help. You are after the bolts I pointed to with the red arrow.
I hope these videos help you. If not, please contact me again for more information.
Lastly, if you need parts to repair this column simply fill out an order form on our "Contact Us / Order Parts" page and we will get back in touch with you personally
Good luck
