Mike Costin
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- NJ
Hello
'95 XJ, no tilt steering, no airbag.
Not sure if these are the original steering parts -- numerous prior accidents
The steering column is comically loose as it passes through the firewall.
It started with a little pop that I thought was the track bar.
As of yesterday it grinds, wanders and pops so I took it off the road
The bushing, or whatever it is, that centers the steering column as it passes thru the firewall and connects to the intermediate shaft has self destructed.
Part of it is still attached but slid down to the pinch bolt
(High-res photo attached)
My FSM does not show the steering column - firewall interface in detail
Any suggestions to fix this thing in place?
I think I can get the front end of the shaft off easily to install a home-made "bushing".
Considering it's the steering I'd rather get input from more knowledgeable folks than jury rig it myself without guidance.
I'd rather not spend time and money at the junkyard.
This XJ is a rusty pile of s**t
'95 XJ, no tilt steering, no airbag.
Not sure if these are the original steering parts -- numerous prior accidents
The steering column is comically loose as it passes through the firewall.
It started with a little pop that I thought was the track bar.
As of yesterday it grinds, wanders and pops so I took it off the road
The bushing, or whatever it is, that centers the steering column as it passes thru the firewall and connects to the intermediate shaft has self destructed.
Part of it is still attached but slid down to the pinch bolt
(High-res photo attached)
My FSM does not show the steering column - firewall interface in detail
Any suggestions to fix this thing in place?
I think I can get the front end of the shaft off easily to install a home-made "bushing".
Considering it's the steering I'd rather get input from more knowledgeable folks than jury rig it myself without guidance.
I'd rather not spend time and money at the junkyard.
This XJ is a rusty pile of s**t