Steering column loose

[Jeepman88]

88 Cherokee steering column is loose. From the tilt up to the wheel is solid, so there are some loose screws????? I took it apart as far as taking out 3 torx screws but it was getting messy, so I put it back together. How might I go about this to find those loose screws??

Kev

[bigenoughxj]

my friend's did the same thing and no bolts were lose he had to replace.. you may get lucky there are two bolts that hold the column up on has a brace on it thay take a 15 mill snug them lol hope it helps

[Cam7]

Is your steering wheel loose or is it your steering colum loose to the dash. If it is inside your steering colum they can be abitch to fix. You will need a manual for sure if you try to rebuild it.

[eddieloco]

Originally Posted by Jeepman88

88 Cherokee steering column is loose. From the tilt up to the wheel is solid, so there are some loose screws????? I took it apart as far as taking out 3 torx screws but it was getting messy, so I put it back together. How might I go about this to find those loose screws??

Kev

Jeepman I have the same problem have you figuered it out, if so how did you fix the problem and was it dificult.

[[Fe]weapon]

You have to go in past those 3 torx screws
yes it is intricate, you really have to pay attention to how things come apart and how they work.
best bet, if you arent really into fiddling with small moving parts designed and built by elves with three hands, then find a local guy locksmith or someone that knows gm/jeep tilt columns.

[erupert]

I bought a '91 with a loose column. I ended up buying one at the junkyard for about $100 with a key. Took about 30 min. to swap. Bolts at the baseplate and two under the dash. Everything else is just plug connections.

I think that when they are loose, the internal bearings are shot.

[vividd]

once you dig deep in to the column there are screws holding the tilt shaft on. I did mine today there were loose, I never got right to them but cheated and used a tool to tighten them with out taking the whole thing apart ............. I am going to the wrecker and get a used one, chances are the threads in the wholes are getting stripped , plus I found a plastic piece that is broken .
1989 laredo JEEP ..... next is the TC