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walleye1 · 11-24-2003, 02:20 PM

Next problem.

My wife's '91 suburban has developed some slop in the steering column where it tilts. I'm wondering if anyone knows if this is a linkage adjustment and how you go about tackling this issue? Do you have to remove the steering wheel and go in that way? Any input? Thanks!

Grim Reaper · 11-24-2003, 05:07 PM

Look here That has a post from Big Burb that is one of the best I have seen on fixing that problem. AutoZone will lend you the Lock plate tool.

walleye1 · 11-24-2003, 06:13 PM

Thanks! I guess as common as this seems to be, I should of done a search before asking the question. Thanks for humoring me. The istructions look pretty good... should be a challenge to tackle at any rate! walleye1

*mike reeh* · 11-24-2003, 10:25 PM

walleye I JUST did this a few weeks ago on my 91 burb. its challenging but not impossible. The problem is there are 4 bolts and the very core of the tilt mechanism that come loose. All that has to be done is they must be tightened but its getting to them that makes it fun! Let me know if you need any info

mike

walleye1 · 11-25-2003, 12:28 PM

Thanks Dude! I'll be out of town for about a week so, it'll be awhile before I get to this task. If, in a week or so, you hear me screaming from northern Oregon you'll know I need help. Taking things apart has never been a problem for me... it's what to do with all those extra parts that are left over after I put it back together!!! Thanks again and I'll post how it goes. Walleye1

gchemist · 12-07-2003, 11:20 PM

Read this site.
http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

11-24-2003, 02:20 PM	#1
walleye1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 10	steering column slop Next problem. My wife's '91 suburban has developed some slop in the steering column where it tilts. I'm wondering if anyone knows if this is a linkage adjustment and how you go about tackling this issue? Do you have to remove the steering wheel and go in that way? Any input? Thanks!

11-24-2003, 05:07 PM	#2
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Look here That has a post from Big Burb that is one of the best I have seen on fixing that problem. AutoZone will lend you the Lock plate tool. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

12-07-2003, 11:20 PM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Read this site. http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

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11-24-2003, 06:13 PM	#3
walleye1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 10	Thanks! I guess as common as this seems to be, I should of done a search before asking the question. Thanks for humoring me. The istructions look pretty good... should be a challenge to tackle at any rate! walleye1

11-24-2003, 10:25 PM	#4
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	walleye I JUST did this a few weeks ago on my 91 burb. its challenging but not impossible. The problem is there are 4 bolts and the very core of the tilt mechanism that come loose. All that has to be done is they must be tightened but its getting to them that makes it fun! Let me know if you need any info mike

11-25-2003, 12:28 PM	#5
walleye1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 10	Thanks Dude! I'll be out of town for about a week so, it'll be awhile before I get to this task. If, in a week or so, you hear me screaming from northern Oregon you'll know I need help. Taking things apart has never been a problem for me... it's what to do with all those extra parts that are left over after I put it back together!!! Thanks again and I'll post how it goes. Walleye1



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