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Title: Question for mechanics or car buffs: Too much play in my steering wheel
Post by: The Shadow on October 31, 2007, 10:06:21 PM

There is too much play in my steering wheel, whats wrong with it.  Is it the bushings?  What does it cost top fix?

Title: Re: Question for mechanics or car buffs: Too much play in my steering wheel
Post by: The Shadow on October 31, 2007, 10:08:20 PM

The wheel turns about 1/4 of an inch before the front tires move

Title: Re: Question for mechanics or car buffs: Too much play in my steering wheel
Post by: cjd on October 31, 2007, 10:23:01 PM

Quote from: The Shadow on October 31, 2007, 10:06:21 PM

There is too much play in my steering wheel, whats wrong with it.  Is it the bushings?  What does it cost top fix?

The car need to be put on a lift or jacked up and the parts in the steering linkage need to be checked for play. All parts should be tight with no looseness in the individual joints. This is something that needs attention it could be dangerous.

Title: Re: Question for mechanics or car buffs: Too much play in my steering wheel
Post by: newman on November 01, 2007, 03:33:52 AM

If you drive a series1 to series 3 British Landrover, 90 degrees of slop either side of centre is quite normal. :D

Title: Re: Question for mechanics or car buffs: Too much play in my steering wheel
Post by: The Shadow on November 01, 2007, 05:27:20 AM

Quote from: newman on November 01, 2007, 03:33:52 AM

If you drive a series1 to series 3 British Landrover, 90 degrees of slop either side of centre is quite normal. :D

That's a good one Newman. Compared to that,  my play is in good shape. :::D