Steering Column Repair: steering wheel has play in it, steering gearbox, gmc 1500


Question
on my 93 gmc 1500 I've noticed that theres some play room. I have to turn the steering wheel 1/8 a turn before the wheels start to turn.ands its the same right or left.

Answer

Tlt knuckle for GM col
Hi Richard:

This one is really hard to tell over the internet.  It could be in the column, it could be in the steering gearbox under the hood, or it could be in the linkage under the truck.
If it is in the column the only thing I have seen that goes bad and causes that is the platick knuckle for the tilt assembly.  I have enclosed a picture of that part, but you can;t see it unless you disassemble the column upper end.
We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to remove, disassemble, and reassemble the parts you are talking about. They are broken down into step by step 2-3 minute detailed videos with instructions. The videos are for a Chevrolet truck, very similar to yours.

http://www.stolenandrecovered.com/video/index.php

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 email us on our "Contact Us / Order Parts" page and we will get back in touch with you personally

Good luck

Doug

http://www.stolenandrecovered.com