1987 Oldsmobile Ciera Tighten Repair Steering Column That Lot Vertical Play Seen

1987 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
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How do I tighten or repair a steering column that has a lot of vertical play as seen by grasping the steering wheel and pushing up?














Feb 6, 2013 at 11:08 AM
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the steering column has to be dis assembled down to the tilt section to gain access to the three bolts to tighten up.

i suggest a shop as this repair is involved

Roy

Feb 6, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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