Steering Issues

[WankelsRevenge]

So in trying to remove my steering wheel I had an odd thing occur. I got all the bolts off that hold it on, and then went I went to pull the wheel off the steering shaft pulled back about an inch or so.

Now since this has happened Ive noticed that just in everyday driving I can regularly move the steering wheel towards/away from me with no problems. Is this something normal, something that happens when using an aftermarket wheel, or something I should worry about? Ive never had this happen to me on another car before so Im really completely clueless.

[JL1RX7]

A snap ring or C clip pop off maybe? I know when I changed my steering wheel on my S5 it was just that large center nut. Lining up the turn signal stuff and that was it.

[WankelsRevenge]

Hmm, sadly it allready had an aftermarket wheel on it. When I get my new one in Ill look at things closer and see if I can figure something out. Thanks though.

[RETed]

It sounds like the car was in an accident and the steering column has partially collapsed...


-Ted

[Whizbang]

It sounds like the car was in an accident and the steering column has partially collapsed...


-Ted

^ This

[WankelsRevenge]

Damn, I was hoping it wasnt something major. Im guessing this is something that needs to be replaced ASAP?