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pdmaine
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 Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 4:09 am Post subject: 1988 Cabriolet Steering |
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| A very big rattle occurred after hitting some bumps. It seems to be coming from the top of the steering column. I removed the horn ring to view the whole shaft moving back and forth 1/4" when physically moved back and forth or up and down. The nut is tight on the shaft. Any ideas? |
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Butcher
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:40 am Post subject: Re: 1988 Cabriolet Steering |
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There is a bearing at the lower portion of the steering column. It can come loose. I also believe there is a circlip.
I suggest you take the entire column out and see what's up. While you are there, it may be a good idea to replace the ignition switch. |
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:05 am Post subject: Re: 1988 Cabriolet Steering |
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| There is a bearing at the lower portion of the steering column. |
This.
The bearing is held in place by a plastic carrier that disintegrates over time. If the bearing has fallen out but is still on the steering shaft, push it back up into the column & wrap a zip tie or hose clamp around the shaft to keep the bearing from slipping back out.
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pdmaine
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 1:03 pm Post subject: Re: 1988 Cabriolet Steering |
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| Thanks I’ll give that a try. And get a new ignition switch |
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ps2375
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| Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1988 Cabriolet Steering |
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| There used to be (and may still be) a shop that made a metal collar just for this. I had one on my 80 Rabbit. I don't remember where I got it, I think I may have seen something about it when I used to be on the Vortex, but that was ages ago. (They crashed before my Rabbit was killed.) |
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pdmaine
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| Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:37 am Post subject: Re: 1988 Cabriolet Steering |
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| Oh thanks , I will search for that , sounds much better than a plastic one. I still haven't delved into the steering column removal. But soon Ill get my courage up |
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 6:17 am Post subject: Re: 1988 Cabriolet Steering |
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No need to remove anything. Just reach down to the bottom of the column & feel where the shaft exits out the bottom of it, about 3"-4" down is a universal joint & the bearing, if still intact, will be resting on it. Just slide it back up into the column & wrap a Zip tie around the shaft to keep the bearing from sliding back out.
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