1998 Toyota Corolla steering column movement?

1998 TOYOTA COROLLA
105,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAPCAR12
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Hi can you tell me why is it when i grab steering wheel column i have movement from left to right and it also moves the ignition barrel at the same time. the tilt adjuster is fine there is no movement up or down just seems whole cover below steering wheel moves left to right and as i said the ignition barrel also moves with it?
Jan 12, 2010 at 1:35 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Remove lower trim panel and check bolts that hold column to chassis.
Jan 12, 2010 at 7:04 AM
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