Steering column question
Steering column question
My 1971 Sedan has a lot of steering wheel play and subsequently wanders back and forth in the lane as I drive down the road. I looked under the dash and found this: There is about a quarter inch of side-to-side play where the steering column shaft enters the fire wall. Another way to say it: When I turn the steering wheel, the shaft moves to one side until it hits the edge and then the front wheels start to turn. When I need to correct and turn the wheel back the other way, the shaft moves all the way to the other side, hitting the edge before the front wheels turn back the other way. Not a fun way to drive. As long as I stay below 35-40 miles an hour, it is manageable, but no one driving behind me is happy, so I want it fixed. Besides, I remember that these were fun even at 65. Any ideas where I should start? Oh, there is no play whatsoever in the tie rod ends. Thanks. John.