1988 Jaguar XJS LOOSE STEERING WHEEL

1988 JAGUAR XJS
54,000 MILES • V12 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I am looking at purchasing a 1988 jaguar xjs v12 and noticed that the steering wheel seems be be loose inside the car...is this a serious problem or just a bushing etc. that needs to be replaced
Apr 1, 2010 at 2:59 PM
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Upper and lower steering columns are collapsible. Nylon pins, which shear on impact, allow the shaft and columns to collapse. The upper and lower columns consist of 2 sliding shafts each. The shaft is supported by 2 prelubricated roller bearings.
Apr 4, 2010 at 7:24 AM
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