Steering wheel moves in and out?

[Kenobi]

Hi there, was pushing/pulling my 5 on my driveway and noticed theres about 2cm of play in and out on the steering wheel.

Safe? i think not.

What likely to be the problem and how can i resolve said issue.

Ps hi everyone, the jedi has returned from the dagobah system. :innocent::guitarhero:

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Alright mate, after convo on the phone i'll pop up and check/do all the stuff for you. As you using it know will come up very soon.

Poss steering column but could be something simple.

[mk5gtt]

I had same problem after rebuild it was the joint just under the dash the bolt on the joint wasn't tight and would slide a couple of cm just tightened it up and that did the job

[gimme5]

I'm sure you need to replace the two bushes in column
I did this about ten Years ago if memory serves me right

[Kenobi]

I'm sure you need to replace the two bushes in column
I did this about ten Years ago if memory serves me right

Hi gimme5 Any idea of a part number on those?

[Alex]

Kenobi, check the articles section...... ;)

[Kenobi]

Kenobi, check the articles section...... ;)

Nice one Alex I shall have a browse now.

[gimme5]

£17 each from CGB genuine part:)

[Schakal]

it could also be the u-joint if the rubbers are worn mate.

[phase i 16 v turbo]

£17 each from CGB genuine part:)

Cheaper at GT Turbo Spares.;)

[J$£5GTT]

Cheaper at GT Turbo Spares.;)

:agree::)

[Kenobi]

Thanks Guys all sorted now.

[J$£5GTT]

Thanks Guys all sorted now.

ay up,what have you sorted?....what have you done to solve the problemo?
:)

[Kenobi]

tightened up a big bolt. :agree:

[Smokey]

where was this big bolt, because I also have this problem although my movement is mm's.

Thanks Mat

[Kenobi]

where was this big bolt, because I also have this problem although my movement is mm's.

Thanks Mat


Bottom of steering colomn. like in the engine bay, drivers side closes point to where ya feet would be i guess.