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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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For about 2 or 3 years I've had a problem with some play in the steering wheel. I've had things checked nothing. Steering gear box was fine, toe in helped but didn't solve it. Finally I came across a post on a webpage, tried it, worked. Tightened the pinch bolt on the steering shaft located above the brake pedal. It took a crescent wrench and some elbow grease to crank it down, but it worked. Least I hope that fixed it. We'll see. I've read some posts on here before from people that had the same problem and couldn't figure it out. Hope this helps someone.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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Glad to hear you might have found your issue. I have been chasing a steering issue for over 4 years now, and have just given up on it.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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You sound like me. I had given up on it as well. I just happen to stumble across that looking at something else.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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I will check that connection, but I do not think I have the same symptoms.
 
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