Guest als 66 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I just received my 66 skylark back from repair and the steering is warped. I think they might have had to remove it when repairing the manifold. I didn't feel it on the drive home but now Holy Cow... When I turn the steering wheel it raises and lowers like a 1/2 an inch. The rod in the engine conpartment looks straight. I'm wondering if there is an adjustment where it connects to the steering gear box..I'm going to bring it back but I wanted to get an idea of what could be causing this before I do.Anyone have any clues?Thanks,Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Is the column actually loose? Maybe the bracket under the dash that holds the column tight to it is loose. I don't know if they would have had to loosen it for any reason but who knows. That's where I would start. Sounds dumb but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Sounds like a bent steering wheel. Possibly due to an accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Is the column actually loose? Maybe the bracket under the dash that holds the column tight to it is loose. I don't know if they would have had to loosen it for any reason but who knows. That's where I would start. Sounds dumb but who knows.I would agree with this. Or maybe they loosened the steering column at the firewall to maneuver the manifold off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rohn Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 are the steering wheel spokes cracked?maybe one of the mechanics was named Bubba and maybe he leaned on your steering wheel just a little too much and now it is benttry jacking up the front wheels and turning the steering wheel inside the car to see if indeed the steering wheel is bent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 If they had to remove the steering wheel from the column, and it's bent, perhaps they tried to "jerk" it off instead of using a steering wheel puller? This can bend a steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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