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Steering wheel play 200 1982

posted by  someone claiming to be AAL on  Sun Feb 16 02:41 CST 2003 [RELATED]

I have the very slightest amount of steering wheel play, noticeable when the car is stationary. I'm sure its within normal limits. However, I'd like to get rid of even this. I don't think its anything in the suspension, like bushings. Would it likely be the steering rack, or a coupler in the steering column? Thanks.








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    Steering wheel play 200 1986

    posted by  unggthat on  Sun Feb 16 16:26 CST 2003
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    on my '86, I had a small amount of play in the wheel, and it turned out to be the lower steering u-joint/coupler. if it's bad, it'll be easy to tell just by turning and shaking it. That'd be my first thing to look at, especially because it's a lot cheaper than a steering rack. good luck
    nate gundy








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    Steering wheel play 200 1982

    posted by  someone claiming to be Trev29 on  Sun Feb 16 07:58 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Ball joints? grab the right wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock positions. See if there is any movement/play. Do the same for the left one. Any difference? If yes then probably ball joint on looser one.








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      Steering wheel play 200 1982

      posted by  someone claiming to be AAL on  Sun Feb 16 15:07 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      The ball joints are good. One I just replaced, and the other was replaced by previous owner not too long ago.








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        Steering wheel play 200 1982

        posted by  someone claiming to be trev29 on  Mon Feb 17 00:49 CST 2003 [RELATED]

        Well, something's loose. See if you can get an assistant to rock the steering wheel while you watch the steering components.







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