hey guys, after a while ive noticed that my steering column is crooked, it angles to the right a bit. ive taken the 3 bolts out of the holding plate n then tried straightening it, but it didnt change a thing.
how can i fix this? cos im outa ideas
thanks
sammy
crooked steering column
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SamBam
, Feb 03 2008 04:49 PM
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 04:49 PM
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 07:33 PM
what car?
LC/LJ is built that way
LC/LJ is built that way
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 08:59 PM
If LH/LX or UC then you may have one of these:
A cracked outer column. Common, and needs welding back up. Don't use your steering lock to keep steering wheel still when doing repairs.
A cracked outer column. Common, and needs welding back up. Don't use your steering lock to keep steering wheel still when doing repairs.
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 09:32 PM
where abouts wud the crack be in the column? i havent seen anything that looks damaged. thats why its got me puzzled.
and yes its lx
and yes its lx
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 10:05 PM
i'll take some photos tomorrow, so u can see
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 10:05 PM
That looks like the top end! to me.
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 10:34 PM
Yep, top.
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Posted 04 February 2008 - 03:56 PM
Jeez Yella who was the Arnie that turned the front end??
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Posted 04 February 2008 - 08:39 PM
Mmm, not me mate, no muscles here.
Yes it's at the top of the column (steering wheel end), you have to totally dismantle the column to find it, as it is near where your lock cylinder/steering lock fits in. I paid $120 and just got it fixed, plus an LX column to get a new outer off. I've kept the old one to repair back up and strengthen with a couple lines of strategically placed weld.
Replace the top bearing while you are at it.
Yes it's at the top of the column (steering wheel end), you have to totally dismantle the column to find it, as it is near where your lock cylinder/steering lock fits in. I paid $120 and just got it fixed, plus an LX column to get a new outer off. I've kept the old one to repair back up and strengthen with a couple lines of strategically placed weld.
Replace the top bearing while you are at it.
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