Slop in steering wheel

[hughc]

Hi Guys, Just finished a 500 mi trip in my SC and it ran flawlessly (would have enjoyed a/c though) and I've just noticed up and down slop in the steering wheel.
Where should I start looking to correct this?
Is this accessed directly under the dash in the car or under the frunk area? I'll be giving this job to my mechanic but I'd like to know a bit more of what's involved so I have a better understanding of what he has to do.
Thx

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by hughc

Hi Guys, Just finished a 500 mi trip in my SC and it ran flawlessly (would have enjoyed a/c though) and I've just noticed up and down slop in the steering wheel.
Where should I start looking to correct this?
Is this accessed directly under the dash in the car or under the frunk area? I'll be giving this job to my mechanic but I'd like to know a bit more of what's involved so I have a better understanding of what he has to do.
Thx

Most likely the bushing located behind/under the wheel.

search steering wheel bushing.

Gerry

[salayc]

There's a bushing just under the steering wheel that is a common point of failure. Rennline makes an easy to install replacement. From there, there is a bearing and a U joint under the Frunk, then the rack itself which is connected under the car.

[Joe Bob]

Plastic bushing, common fail. Easy fix.

[proporsche]

it has been here not to long ago -this subject.Do some reading and make your choice;-)how do you want to fix it...

Ivan
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1090830-steering-bushing.html

[hughc]

Thanks guys, looks simple enough that I will attempt the installation myself.
Not having much luck locating the bearing on the Rennline site but I'll keep trying.
Thx.

[Geronimo '74]

If it is only up and down, I would check the bolts holding your steering column in place too.

[hughc]

Originally Posted by Geronimo '74

If it is only up and down, I would check the bolts holding your steering column in place too.

Good point. There is some play side to side but not as pronounced as the up/down movement. I'll check those bolts once I'm in there.
Thx.

[MichaelSJackson]

You'll need a 27mm wrench for the big steering wheel nut.

[Gianni at Pelican Parts]

Originally Posted by hughc

Thanks guys, looks simple enough that I will attempt the installation myself.
Not having much luck locating the bearing on the Rennline site but I'll keep trying.
Thx.

I was able to find the Rennline steering column support bushing and Rennline Aluminum Steering column bearing in our catalog.

[hughc]

Originally Posted by Gianni at Pelican Parts

I was able to find the Rennline steering column support bushing and Rennline Aluminum Steering column bearing in our catalog.

Thank you. I placed my order (by phone) earlier this evening.