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daniel000

Post subject: EF Fairmont - steering wheel issue

Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:33 pm

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Hey

I have a EF Fairmont and i have a issue with my steering wheel.

I find that when im driving, the wheel is able to move left and right slightly without actually moving the wheels while driving.

Im wondering if it is possible to actually tighten the steering wheel in some way??

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jamie22_cole

Post subject: Re: EF Fairmont - steering wheel issue

Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 12:09 am

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maybe u have worn tie rods ends or a balljoint? i had a similair issue but my was a balljoint so i replace them all. all fix now

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daniel000

Post subject: Re: EF Fairmont - steering wheel issue

Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:21 am

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Ok thanks

Is this easy to change? So your saying there doesnt seem to be an issue with the actual wheel that i could fix myself inside the car?

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TROYMAN

Post subject: Re: EF Fairmont - steering wheel issue

Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:26 am

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i would say its a worn intermediate shaft / uni joints that connect column to rack...

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daniel000

Post subject: Re: EF Fairmont - steering wheel issue

Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:42 am

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thanks boys

this is a job for the mechanic right?

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jamie22_cole

Post subject: Re: EF Fairmont - steering wheel issue

Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 6:49 pm

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depends if ur got a press for the ball joints but tie rods are pretty easy to change over. this means any work done to the suspension will need a wheel alignment.

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comhelp

Post subject: Re: EF Fairmont - steering wheel issue

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:57 pm

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If the car is stationary and the engine NOT running, is there any free play without the wheels moving? If there is, then it is the intermediate shaft. Should cost around $25-$40 from a wreckers and take about 30 mins to change over. If you need instructions, let me know as i have done a few of these

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macxr8

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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 1:22 am

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it could also be the rack ends. get someone to help and with the car stationary, rock the steering wheel back and forward while looking under the car at the rack and see if there is any movement

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