Stupid Question!!

Peter 62 · May 14th, 2012, 21:29

Noticed one day that there is a bit of extra up and down movement on the indicator and wiper stalks (on its axis, not the column itself). At same time, so in other words it is the ali cast piece that wraps round the steering column and contains the steering lock etc. Obviously not a serious issue but one that annoyed me!!

Took some bits off but can't see if there is a way that I should be able to tighten it up. Couple of pics to attempt to add to the explanation

Everything marked in green moves. Only a mm or 2. The movement is there independantly of the steering lock being on.

RiPsTa33 · May 14th, 2012, 22:12

The steering lock is held on with 2 security bolts which you can sometimes tighten with a centre punch, but it may be easier to remove them with a pin punch and replace them with standard allen bolts

Peter 62 · May 14th, 2012, 22:20

Thanks Rips. I'll have a better look at it.

Are they shear bolts?

It doesn't actually feel loose as such, just this frustrating slight rotation.

May 14th, 2012, 21:29	#1
Peter 62 Master Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2024 17:19 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brighton	Stupid Question!! Noticed one day that there is a bit of extra up and down movement on the indicator and wiper stalks (on its axis, not the column itself). At same time, so in other words it is the ali cast piece that wraps round the steering column and contains the steering lock etc. Obviously not a serious issue but one that annoyed me!! Took some bits off but can't see if there is a way that I should be able to tighten it up. Couple of pics to attempt to add to the explanation Everything marked in green moves. Only a mm or 2. The movement is there independantly of the steering lock being on. __________________ 2000 V70 Classic Auto Silver Metallic 426 2004 V70 Facelift, Auto Silver

May 14th, 2012, 22:20	#3
Peter 62 Master Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2024 17:19 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brighton	Thanks Rips. I'll have a better look at it. Are they shear bolts? It doesn't actually feel loose as such, just this frustrating slight rotation. __________________ 2000 V70 Classic Auto Silver Metallic 426 2004 V70 Facelift, Auto Silver

May 14th, 2012, 22:12	#2
RiPsTa33 Trader Last Online: Jul 7th, 2022 15:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shildon	The steering lock is held on with 2 security bolts which you can sometimes tighten with a centre punch, but it may be easier to remove them with a pin punch and replace them with standard allen bolts

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