5k Steering Grinding Solved

[charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org (Charlie Smith)]

Thanks to several folks who replied directly, the problem is fixed.

There is a splined collar on the lower end of the steering shaft,
that holds the shaft onto the steering rack.  This collar is located
over the brake / clutch pedals right up at the firewall.

Mine wasn't tightened adequately when the rack was replaced earlier
this summer - and it had pulled away from the rack about 3/8".  The
steering rod is spring loaded, to push away from the rack - so when
I had the steering wheel off the other day I must have pulled on the
steering rod enough to cause it to slip toward me a bit; which then 
resulted in grinding noises and the feeling that something was 
interfering with the steering wheel.  Argh!

   - Charlie



Charlie Smith   charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org  614-471-1418  
Columbus, Ohio USA


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