Results 1 to 16 of 16
  1. #1
    Non-member Kenobi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Leicestershire
    Posts
    2,225
    Post Thanks / Like

    Steering wheel moves in and out?

    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.

  2. #2
    Non-member Markey Mark (BD)'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    Aylesbury
    Posts
    4,260
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    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.

  3. #3
    Non-member
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Blackburn
    Posts
    178
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    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

  4. #4
    Non-member gimme5's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    north yorkshire
    Posts
    375
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

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

  5. #5
    Non-member Kenobi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Leicestershire
    Posts
    2,225
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    Quote Originally Posted by gimme5 View Post
    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?

  6. #6
    Committee, NW Regional Rep Alex's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2000
    Posts
    3,120
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    Kenobi, check the articles section......

  7. #7
    Non-member Kenobi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Leicestershire
    Posts
    2,225
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    Quote Originally Posted by Alex View Post
    Kenobi, check the articles section......
    Nice one Alex I shall have a browse now.

  8. #8
    Non-member gimme5's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    north yorkshire
    Posts
    375
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    £17 each from CGB genuine part

  9. #9
    Non-member Schakal's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Barry
    Posts
    1,357
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

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

  10. #10
    Trader
    GT Turbo Spares co.uk
    South East Regional Rep
    phase i 16 v turbo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2001
    Location
    Morden
    Posts
    2,952
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    Quote Originally Posted by gimme5 View Post
    £17 each from CGB genuine part
    Cheaper at GT Turbo Spares.

  11. #11
    Non-member J$£5GTT's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    THE BAT CAVE
    Posts
    3,560
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    Quote Originally Posted by phase i 16 v turbo View Post
    Cheaper at GT Turbo Spares.

  12. #12
    Non-member Kenobi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Leicestershire
    Posts
    2,225
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    Thanks Guys all sorted now.

  13. #13
    Non-member J$£5GTT's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    THE BAT CAVE
    Posts
    3,560
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kenobi View Post
    Thanks Guys all sorted now.
    ay up,what have you sorted?....what have you done to solve the problemo?

  14. #14
    Non-member Kenobi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Leicestershire
    Posts
    2,225
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    tightened up a big bolt.

  15. #15
    Non-member
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    west midlands
    Posts
    575
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

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

    Thanks Mat

  16. #16
    Non-member Kenobi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Leicestershire
    Posts
    2,225
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Steering wheel moves in and out?

    Quote Originally Posted by Smokey View Post
    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.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •