DIY Loose Steering Wheel Repair A Comprehensive Walkthrough

The bolt that holds the wheel on had come loose and backed out a ways. Said it probably wasn't properly torqued at the factory and just backed out over time. The best way I can describe it is both loose and light. By loose, I mean I can jiggle the wheel around on the highway and not get a steering response. Also, check the mounting bolts of the steering box itself. I have heard of situations where the bolts become loose. How about the rest of you ... There is a nut (not you) behind the wheel behind the airbag. There is a possibility that this nut is loose. If you attempt to do it yourself, ... With the steering wheel locked there should be no play. If you have play you should be able to see where the movement is coming from. The ... Most likely the steering shaft from steering wheel to the rack and pinion. They always go bad. My 2003 went bad it was about $120 bucks and took ... When the steering wheel is loose, "has play in it", it is difficult for drivers to correctly know the position of the front wheels. Steering ... 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. Other than that, turning the wheel feels pretty smooth, I don't think the Power Steering is at fault/is involved in the problem. I've not yet ... If there is movement of wheel with respect to shaft, then the steering wheel mounting bolt is loose, or the splines have gotten worn from a long ...