RE: [DML] Re: steering wheel bounce/determinig speedometer proble m

[Travis Goodwin <tgoodwin@xxxx>]

You are probably correct. I'm betting your bouncing steering wheel is due to
a missing steering column bushing. I had the same problem myself and
replacing it fixed the errant wheel. It's a rubber ring that holds the
column in place as it passes through the firewall. Get underneath the column
with a flashlight and see if it is there.

> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:44:47 -0000
> From: "cpgny9" <cpgny9@xxxx>
> Subject: steering wheel bounce/determinig speedometer problem
> 
> Since I purchased my D., the steering wheel bounces and clangs at 
> high speeds and when I am applying the brake and slowing down. I know 
> that it needs an allignment cause it pulls to the right, but I think 
> something else may be going on. After reading some past postings, I 
> have a feeling that the bushing needs to be replaced, but would that 
> cause the bouncing when braking? I know that the brakes were 
> replaced not too long before I purchased the car, so I think that 
> they are OK. Any suggestions or ideas? Also, my speedometer and 
> odometer are inactive. I'm sure that it is either the angle drive or 
> speedo cable. I have access to a lift at my friends car dealership, 
> so I'm going to put it up and take off the front left wheel. The 
> only thing is, I'm not exactly sure what I should be looking for to 
> determine my problem. Does anyone know what I should focus on and the 
> way that I determine if it is operating correctly or not. 
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