1991 steering colume repair

[bchulett]

Anyone know a local shop or dealer they trust that can fix the loose wheel? The torx bolts finally worked their way out... feels like the wheel is about to fall off.

My interior is pristine.. looking for a place that has patience and workmanship to do this right without hacking something up.

Thanks


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[GrimmJeeper]

where in socal are you? that will help a lot.

 

[bchulett]

I live in Whittier... I spend most of my weekdays in North OC.

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[cheapcherokee93]

i work at Champion Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge. i'll see if any of the techs have any experience tearing into these columns.

 

[GrimmJeeper]

if it's just the bolts working loose I can probably help you out.

 

[bchulett]

i work at Champion Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge. i'll see if any of the techs have any experience tearing into these columns.

That will be helpful.. thanks.

if it's just the bolts working loose I can probably help you out.

I really believe it's just the bolts...

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[cal]

Grimm has torn into a couple of my steering columns over the last few years. You won't know he was there except that they suddenly work.

 

[bchulett]

if it's just the bolts working loose I can probably help you out.

Grimm has torn into a couple of my steering columns over the last few years. You won't know he was there except that they suddenly work.

Good to know... I dread leaving this to someone that hasn't done it before, hence the reason I won't do it myself.

Grimm... is this a weekend task? Or do you have a shop?


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[boostamante]

Good to know... I dread leaving this to someone that hasn't done it before, hence the reason I won't do it myself.

Grimm... is this a weekend task? Or do you have a shop?


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While grimm doesn't have a shop, he is good at what he does. Except when it comes to Hondas, that's my specialty

Grimm will take care of you. :thumbup:

 

[GrimmJeeper]

Good to know... I dread leaving this to someone that hasn't done it before, hence the reason I won't do it myself.

Grimm... is this a weekend task? Or do you have a shop?


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thanks for the votes of confidence guys

its something that can be done in a day, yes. check out this writeup by shelbyluvv to see what we're getting into.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=939364

thats on an 88 MJ but it's pretty much identical inside guts wise (aside from that being a non tilt column that is). once he gets the electrical part of the column moved to the side that's where the bolts you think have come loose are located.


oh and no, I do not have a shop, but i do a lot of work in my driveway (sorry neighbors :wave1

 

[Jays siik xj]

Hey Mike do mine too. It started coming loose this weekend now its floppy as f*#k.
Ill buy u a 12 pack. LoL

 

[socal billl]

If Grimm can't get to it try Gordons Auto Service in Bellflower (562) 867-5518.
They did the same repair on my 89 waggy.

 

[WAZZUXJ]

I just tightened mine up last month. Just need a steering wheel puller and an extra pair of hands helps get the snap ring out/in. Took about an 90 minutes including trip to auto parts store to pick up loaner steering wheel puller.

 

[bchulett]

I want to thank everyone for their input and offers to help. I asked around at work and one my employees has a close friend that's built several XJ's and actually lives in my area. I have the all tools with exception to one, therefore I'm going to tackle this in my garage.

I have several write ups from the internet... not to mention video on YouTube for reference. I also have other vehicles to drive, so if this gets hosed up for some reason it will just sit in the garage until I get it fixed - it doesn't get driven very often.

Anyway, I appreciate all the kindness.


Thanks

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