Overcoming Loose Steering Wheel Challenges A Comprehensive Guide

Well-Known Member ... family affair said: You can buy a replacement tilt assembly. Not cheap, but it is supposed to be an improved redesign. ... It is not the same ... By "loose" do you mean you turn the wheel and nothing happens, or do you mean overly sensitive? not old...just cranky 2007 P71 180k, fighting ... It is a little hard to get to but you can do it yourself. Mine was the bolt on the right side of the rack. Very easy to test with another person ... The steering wheel is straight, but the vehicle will "wobble" left and right. It isnt a constant problem, only some times, and at different speeds. 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 ... Some possibilities: Your sector gears need adjustment. Your tie rod ends are worn out. The steering arms on the king pins are loose. All of the above. If you have had issues even after an alignment, you might want to check the tie rods and control arms. The slightest bend in them you cant even see will have ... Sorry for all the posts!This happens mainly going over railroad tracks, or when going on very rough gravel roads, or offloading on grass at ... This is one of the most common warning signs of loose steering and can be caused by worn steering rack mounts, or worn or loose steering belts. 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.