I'm replacing the bulbs in all my instruments and figured while I had the wheel off, I'd look into my steering column play problem and install the "quick fix" sleeve I've had for ages.
This thread has been very helpful and as I now know, the "quick fix sleeve" does not work on our earlies (wish I knew that earlier).
After a few hours of searching, reading, comparing posts and general brain whacking, I think I may have hit on something.
Once the wheel is off, the column end floats freely in the space between the inside of the bearing ring. It is then held in place with the help of a small bushing and spring which, on my car, were stuck to the backside of the steering wheel. (see pic)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1107816294.jpg
On my car the spring and bushing were installed with the bushing facing the steering wheel and the spring situated between the bushing and the bearing. (see pic)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1107816850.jpg
I believe this is incorrect and is actually what's causing the play once the wheel is installed and tightened. After switching the spring and bushing so that the lip of the bushing sits up against the bearing (which seems to make sense) and the spring is between the steering wheel and the bushing, the play is gone and I have a rock solid wheel. see pic
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1107817004.jpg
Can anyone tell me if this is indeed correct or if I'm just setting myself up for a problem later on? It feels right but I can't be 100% sure.
