1997 Saturn SC2 Steering column/wheel

1997 SATURN SC2
107,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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FISHY PIG
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Steering column moves in and out 1-2" like as if it were telescoping.
Up and down function works and locks properly.
Thanks in advance
Henry
Apr 30, 2014 at 6:16 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Sounds like the car was in a accident and the steering column was damaged the steering column needs to be replaced.
Apr 30, 2014 at 8:24 PM
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FISHFLAT
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Yes it was. I bought it as rebuilt tittle fourteen years ago.
Is it dangerous this way or just an annoyance? It only moves if I really pull it.
Thanks in advance.
Henry
May 2, 2014 at 2:55 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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It is a safety concern the steering column is made to colapse in a accident from the air bag going off to relieve impact forces on people.So once it colaspes its done its a one time deal.You could even put a used column in as long as its not damaged.
May 2, 2014 at 9:36 PM
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