[Shotimes] Loose Steering Rack

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

That's an interesting idea!! I don't know if it would work or not but there
are not any wires inside the hollow square shaft.
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> Would it be possible to heat up the larger shaft with a torch until it is
glowing  and then compress it slightly with a set of pliers while monitoring
the slack as you move the SW side to side?
>
> One would have to be careful with the torch in there in the footwell
though. Easy to accidentally burn wires that are to far away from the shaft.
>
> Obviously, if there are wires routed inside of the shaft, then this should
not be attempted without first removing those wires.  But I don't think
there are any wires inside, is there?
>
> Michael
> 94MTX,green,BOS+,Koni/Intrax,Baer,Corbeau


> > Really are 2 ways to fix this. Michael's way which adds shims to
> > eliminate the slop or the directions I have which is to dimple the
> > sides in to reduce the slop but it's much more work than adding shims. I
think both
> > methods work and of course there is a safety issue with reducing
> > the collapsible shafts ability to move in and out during a crash?
> > .
> > .
> >
> >
> >
> > > Also try looking at the collapsible section of the steering column.
> > >
> > > Get yourself plenty of light in the foot well and look closely
> > at the
> > collapsible section as you move the steering wheel from side to
> > side a bit.
> > >
> > > There is a smaller squarelike shaft inside another slightly bigger
> > squarelike shaft.  See how these two shafts move together, or not,
> > as you
> > move the SW from side to side.
> > >
> > > Mine had quite a bit of play in it.  I stuffed some spacing
> > material in
> > there (two safety clips I believe and then tightened them in place
> > with an
> > small adjustable clamp).
> > >
> > > Michael