Slop in steering wheel

[go46]

Sorry for all the posts lately. Just trying to make my tired '97 a new '04 ;-). I can grab my steering wheel and move it back and forth (in and out I guess) quite a bit. I am sure this is not normal. The piece behind the wheel that the wheel is screwed onto moves the same. I assume it is a problem inside near the tilt mechanism. Any ideas on how to take the slop out?

Thanks.

[skinautique]

Is the main nut for it tightened up? It is located behind the center pop out cap.

[go46]

Yes, first thing I checked.

[skinautique]

Is it slop while you are driving it or slop while you are putting your hands on the wheel and just moving it up and down?

[go46]

Slop is noticeable when sitting in the driveway- not while driving. The top and bottom move back and forth.

[skinautique]

The bushings could be worn out so there is some slop in there. All of that stuff is located in the helm. I would check with your dealer but more than likely, you would need to replace the helm.