Loose Steering Wheel Empowering You to Fix It Right

3G TL Problems & Fixes - Loose Steering/Sloppy Handling Causes? - Basically my steering wheel isn't as firm/stiff as it once use to be. If you have loose steering first check the rag joint. See if the steering shaft moves before the rag joint transfers the movement into the box. I do have power steering, is that just the way these cars were back then? It's like driving a four wheel drive monster truck, you have to ... 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 ... The steering wheel now has some "play" in when turning the wheel. Has a loose gap of about 6 inches before the wheel turns. Most noticeable when stopped. The steering wheel will go from the original tight and firm feel to loose, soft and sloppy, back and forth. The steering wheel can be completely normal for a ... 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 ... 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 ... The issue is that the steering feels loose and not very precise, as if it has a dead-zone 3-4cm on each direction. It makes cornering feel sloppy. 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 ...