HELP! HELP! WITH STEERING COLUMN

[FIERO-JOE]

MY STEERING COLUMN IS Loose? not at the point of the tilt steering but lower..now its not loose forward/back.. but side to side & up down.. basically all around. but it is still in solid and I have little worry of it coming out.. but!!

if any of you guys have dealt with a problem like this or have taken apart the steering column and know?? any info would help??? thanks
have not taken the cover off to look to see if any screws are loose or broken but will very soon???
if any of you know its a home fixable problem or will I need to bring t in to be repaired let me know ASAP.. thanks guys..
 hope you can help
Joe

[FieroBUZZ]

There are a few articles around on tightening the 4 bolts in the column.
Good list of interesting stuff HERE including the column disassembly.

A short instruction HERE

The Tilt Steering Pivot Pin Puller is Snap-On part #CJ134 if interested.

If you go in, it's a good idea to replace any worn or damaged parts, horn and turn signal mechanisms, anything cracked, and relube the works.

[FIERO-JOE]

well let me be more specific.. the steering wheel is loose.. and dont know how to tighten it back up?? thanks

[Kevin]

An issue GM has with its steering columns is that four bolt located below the tilt assembly work their way loose. If you leave it they will work their way loose and can jam your steering or come out completely. The fix is simple but takes some specific tools and can be a pain to get at. Follow this link click me it has lots of pics and will show you what is in there so that will help of course if you decide to repair. Post if you need a hand. Kevin

[FIERO-JOE]

wow thanks.. but HOLY $h!t... that is alot harder then i thought!!!
i was hoping 2 bolts and 4 minutes work!!!! but oh well.. i will try soon i have to now find the tools...
DOH!!!
thanks
joe

[dguy]

Nah, not hard at all.  Just a bit intimidating if you've never ripped a column apart before.

IIRC you can get both the pivot pin puller and the female torx driver needed for the bolts at Princess Auto.