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Loose steering column
My column is loose at the tilt nukle and I would like to tighten it, I have done tons of steering wheels but never one with an airbag, I am very mechanically inclined but am unsure of this. has anyone ever done one of these ?
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id like to know this too, I have the same issue
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Every 4th gen has this issue
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sorry
my 4th gen is fine but my 3rd gen that I'm restoring I'll be doing it this weekend prior to installing the new carpet |
I found this article which I found helpful to this subject.
http://www.fbodyonline.com/forum/f20...ontrols-43069/ |
OK the airbag is no big deal if you be careful. I posted around here somewhere how to take this all appart but I cant remember where it was a while ago.
Disconnect the battery and walk away from the car for about 1/2 hour to and hour. DONT SKIMP THIS STEP or you will be punched in the face with your air bag. (dont ask how I know just trust me here! (stupid 3rd gen FB) Remove the bags by removing the screws from the rear of the wheel. Unplug air bag Use lock ring pliers and remove air bag coil. DO NOT TURN COLUMN SHAFT OR COIL CENTER AFTER THIS STEP! (you may have to unplug the coil from under the dash to remove it enough. Airbag plugs are always yellow) Now you need to use a lock plate removal tool to remove the lock plate, be careful with the little metal ring you need this. Remove turn signal switch. (you will need to unplug it to pull it out far enough, and while you are down there unplug the wiper switch and cruise switch as well.) Remove the buzzer contacts remove the lock tumbler (careful not to mess the VATS wires up) Remove the upper shroud Using a #3 Phillips push and twist the spring retainer to remove the tensioner spring. Using column pin removal tool remove the pivot pins now you can access the 6pt star bolts that keep everything tight. If memory serves a 7 or 8mm 6pt socket will also work here. Reassemble in reverse order make sure that the rods for the ignition switch and dimmer switch are realigned in the proper locations and that they work before putting the lock plate back on. Hope this helps Massey |
Originally Posted by Massey
(Post 486230)
OK the airbag is no big deal if you be careful. I posted around here somewhere how to take this all appart but I cant remember where it was a while ago.
Disconnect the battery and walk away from the car for about 1/2 hour to and hour. DONT SKIMP THIS STEP or you will be punched in the face with your air bag. (dont ask how I know just trust me here! (stupid 3rd gen FB) Remove the bags by removing the screws from the rear of the wheel. Unplug air bag Use lock ring pliers and remove air bag coil. DO NOT TURN COLUMN SHAFT OR COIL CENTER AFTER THIS STEP! (you may have to unplug the coil from under the dash to remove it enough. Airbag plugs are always yellow) Now you need to use a lock plate removal tool to remove the lock plate, be careful with the little metal ring you need this. Remove turn signal switch. (you will need to unplug it to pull it out far enough, and while you are down there unplug the wiper switch and cruise switch as well.) Remove the buzzer contacts remove the lock tumbler (careful not to mess the VATS wires up) Remove the upper shroud Using a #3 Phillips push and twist the spring retainer to remove the tensioner spring. Using column pin removal tool remove the pivot pins now you can access the 6pt star bolts that keep everything tight. If memory serves a 7 or 8mm 6pt socket will also work here. Reassemble in reverse order make sure that the rods for the ignition switch and dimmer switch are realigned in the proper locations and that they work before putting the lock plate back on. Hope this helps Massey |
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