What causes play in my steering wheel?
The most common reasons for free play in the steering are looseness in the steering gear itself or looseness in one or more of the steering linkage sockets. Steering box or rack and pinion that is connected to the steering wheel by the steering column. In either case, looseness in the steering can result.
How to check for steering wheel play?
Method of Inspection 1. With the road wheels on the ground pointing straight ahead, lightly turn the steering wheel left and right as far as possible without moving the road wheel. Check the amount of free play at the circumference of the steering wheel.
What does excessive play in the steering system mean?
Please CLICK HERE for more information. Excessive play in the steering system can be defined as: where the steering wheel can be turned more than one to one and a half inches without the wheels rotating. When the steering wheel is loose, “has play in it”, it is difficult for drivers to correctly know the position of the front wheels.
What kind of steering column do I Need?
From column shift to floor shift and chrome to powder coated, we’ve got all the best columns and our experienced tech staff will “steer” you in the right direction so you get the right column the first time. Tell us what vehicle you drive so we can help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
What happens when you play with the steering wheel?
Any free play in these affects the tracking and is generally displayed as uneven wear on the outside edge of the tyres. Poor tracking will also cause the vehicle to wander/drift to one side while driving or braking. The majority of light vehicles use rack and pinion steering.
What’s the best way to turn a steering wheel?
The best way to do this requires the vehicle on the ground resting it’s full weight on the steering and suspension system as raising the vehicle has the effect of locking or wedging components against each other removing any free play. Have an assistant turn the steering wheel from side to side but only until resistance is felt.
How big is a universal tilt steering column?
A universal tilt steering column is not only a great upgrade for your classic street rod or muscle car, but they are also relatively easy to install as well. We have GM steering column lengths of 30-, 32-, and 33-inches in both column shift and floor shift configurations.
Can You mount a steering column on Speedway Motors?
The days of struggling to figure out how to mount your steering column are over! Speedway Motors offers a huge selection of underdash mounts and column drops for almost any application imaginable.
What are the length of GM steering columns?
We have GM steering column lengths of 30-, 32-, and 33-inches in both column shift and floor shift configurations. These are available in a bright chrome finish or brushed bare steel ready for painting.
What is the outer part of the steering column called?
The obvious part of the steering column is what can be seen, and that is the outer portion called the steering column tube. The tube can be aluminum or steel depending upon manufacturer and is often vehicle specific in its mounting. Inside the column tube is the actual steering shaft.