Steering Issues

WankelsRevenge · 07-17-2013, 09:13 PM

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 · 07-18-2013, 05:23 AM

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 · 07-18-2013, 07:33 AM

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 · 07-18-2013, 07:48 AM

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

-Ted

Whizbang · 07-18-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RETed

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

-Ted

^ This

WankelsRevenge · 07-18-2013, 12:03 PM

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

07-18-2013, 05:23 AM	#2
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 487 Rep Power: 17	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.