What am I Missing - Steering Column

[Long Nose]

My steering column rattles a bit, and I reat that

[Long Nose]

Ooops - hit the wrong button.

My steering wheel vibrates and rattles a bit, feels a bit loose. So I read the tech article about the steering bushing replacement, so I figure I will give it a try.

Here are some pictures of my steering column, this looks very different from the pics in the tech articles.

I have a Momo wheel and spacer, was my steering column modified to make it fit?



Here is a pic from the tech article:



So, what am I missing?

Thanks

[antares]

can't tell by the photo but most wiggles n shakes are contributed to the following regarding the steering system:
1) insert coupling which slids over the steering wheel shaft. It can be seen after you pull the sterring wheel off. it slides down over the spline shaft as shown in your photo. the plasitic stock one is usually old and cracked. a good replacement is the porsche 928 coupler - don't have the OEM part number but that is what i used. It is metal not plastic.
2) the steering rack itself is loose as bolted onto the body below.
3) the couplings which bolts to the intermediate shaft and the steering rack itself below. this intermidate shaft has couplings & is found in the foreward trunk area. If these coupling bolts are loose you will get unwanted movement. retorque them.
4) There is a vibration coupler that is located between the rack and the intermediate shaft. this can be smoked after years of use. it has needle bearing inside. you can take it off and check and grease them. be careful here because the two allen bolts that hold the clamp on can be stuck and if you try to unloosen them too quickly you may break the thin metal and weld off of the mount itself. best to use a allen socket set into a socket and attached to your 3/8 inch socket wrench.

good luck!
antares
fatnwide

[HarryD]

The fix Antares lists is not appropriate for early cars like ours. Most likely you are missing the bushing and spring for your hub adapter.

They look like this when mounted correctly:



You can read about it here: HELP! Steering wheel bushing quickfix???

[Long Nose]

Wow - you guys are awsome!!! Thanks for the help!!!