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steering not firm
1987 carrera...
before dismantling the steering wheel from its base...i would like to hear from you first... When I hold my steering wheel with both hands and shake it up and down or side to side, the whole column moves approx 1/4 of an inch. however turning left or right there is no gap, the turning itself is tight! Any opinions as to the source of the issue? |
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04-01-2019, 10:47 AM
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There's a bushing in there, it's probably shot. There was a Pelican (Leland?) making stiffer replacement bushings a few years ago. I put one on my car and it works as intended.
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04-01-2019, 11:18 AM
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What Cory said - Mitch Leland steering bushing, right here on Pelican for $30.00 -
Steering Column Support Bushing, Self-Lubricating Nylon, 911/911 Turbo, (1974-89) Part #: PEL-ML-STR I have one as well - it works great.
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04-01-2019, 11:53 AM
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yep -- here's a link -- https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/PELMLSTR.htm?pn=PEL-ML-STR
be sure to take a bit of time once the wheel/old bushing's off to pick/push out any of the bits of disintegrating old/original bushing that you can find. I had what sounds to be exactly the same problem with my '86 and this bushing completely resolved it for me |
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04-01-2019, 01:29 PM
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Did this just on the weekend. Takes 20 minutes to fix. Make sure you get /have a 27mm socket before doing the work. Maybe also disconnect your horn or battery unless you want the whole neighbourhood to know you are working on the steering wheel.
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04-01-2019, 01:32 PM
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To make it easy for reinstalling the steering wheel, I marked mine with a marker. It's easy to get it one tooth off.
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04-01-2019, 05:45 PM
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Thanks guys...Mitch Leland bushing ordered from our host.
Would love to read the instructions if someone has one to share... |
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04-02-2019, 03:01 AM
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Search within the forum “steering wheel bushing” or Google “Porsche steering wheel bushing Pelican.” There are a number of helpful hints largely pertaining to assuring that all of the old bushing is removed before placing the new bushing. Not doing so will lead to an ill-fitting bushing and having to dig out the remainders of the old bushing that have been tamped down. I have links buried somewhere, but a search should get you where you need to be.
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04-02-2019, 07:31 AM
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1987 carrera...thanks for your support! just finished installing Mitch Leland bushing.
the Video was excellent making the work easy and fast. BTW, I used my vac. cleaner to get rid of all plastic particles. |
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04-05-2019, 09:09 AM
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Give your self a treat ! Install some turbo tie rod ends , Wow what a difference !
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I have the turbo tie rods for over 10 years now...thanks for suggesting
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