Steering Wheel side to side

88trailcrawler · Oct 24, 2012

I searched.

1988 Laredo with tilt.

Steering wheel moves side to side.
Linkage/steering shaft seems secure.
Movement is right at steering column where it meets dash.

I have seen some seemingly complicated repairs involved in pulling the wheel and dealing with all the turnsignal stuff, etc.

But also picked up on a couple comments regarding repairs outside the steering column, up under the dash???

Any input or links to applicable threads would be appreciated.

jrowell · Oct 25, 2012

I tightened my torx bolts a couple years ago on my 87. Mine was deep in the column.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqGNc7gE3uo

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=73019&highlight=tilt+column

cruiser54 · Oct 25, 2012

http://www.elcaminocentral.com/showthread.php?t=27192

JJ13 · Oct 25, 2012

Just did this repair, wasn't the best 4 hours of my life. Buy the right tools, i paid 45 bux for it all at schmucks.

pleontks · Oct 25, 2012

it's really pretty easy. And, except for the puller, you don't really "need" any special tools. Although I do have them all, and they make it incredibly easier.

88trailcrawler · Nov 3, 2012

OK now that I passed smog and the jeep is legal again, time to give it some love.

I am going to to start gathering the parts/tools I need for this, a few questions:

1) Can I pull the steering wheel with a standard parts puller? (I have one) or do I need to buy a steering wheel puller.

2) Is it easy to add new ignition key switch during this repair? Whats the recommended part number?

3) My left hand turn signal doesn't self cancel. What do I need to fix that while I am in there?

cruiser54 · Nov 3, 2012

1-I've always used a steering wheel puller. You're gonna need the tool to depress the locking ring also.

3-You can buy the return/cancelling springs as a kit for real cheap.

Ecomike · Nov 3, 2012

2) Is it easy to add new ignition key switch during this repair? Whats the recommended part number?

Varies by year, and I discovered mine had an 87 or 85 (I forget), column in the 89, Had to carry the old lock to the A-zone to get the right year one.

Yes, it is easy if it is not damaged!

88trailcrawler · Nov 5, 2012

Parts and tools ordered

Steering Wheel side to side

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