I have a 71 Skylark that I just bought. I can pull the steering wheel about 3/8 of an inch. I cant see anything obvious. Anyone know some common things to check? Also... steering wheel retaining nut was not on the car. Is it a 13/16?
Its a column shift, no tilt Everything seems to work alright, but its an uneasy feeling pulling when it has that much play.
DO THE TURN SIGNALS CANCEL ? THE TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM PUSHES THE UPPER MAST BEARING INTO PLACE. IF THIS IS LEFT OUT YOUR STEERING WHEEL WILL HAVE LOTS OF PLAY ! GOOD LUCKray:
I just replaced the signal cam. I am pretty sure its all there. It was doing this before I did that though.... The whole center part of the column seems to move, not just the wheel
Your bearings are shot and/or missing...will require disassemble of the upper collar and replacing the bearings. Nut is 7/8"