Menu toggle

Steering Wheel Play

scam75

scam75

Well-known member
My steering wheel has been making a slight clunk on acceleration after braking. After further examination today I have noticed that if you push fairly hard on the steering wheel it clunks inward a couple of mm (this is obviously what's happening under braking). It pops back out if you pull it (or drive off).

Any suggestions as to what could be wrong or where I should look? All I have checked so far is steering wheel to shaft which is secured tightly!

Cheers

Stuart
 
Hi

there is a bearing under the indicator / wiper stalks which can wear. There is a plastic collar here that must be in the right place too, mine was looking damaged but was fine once I repositioned it.

I'd check the bolts holding the u/js on to the column and the rack and also the rack to the crossmember

Hope these ideas help

Mike
 
I've read someone else who had a problem with that bearing under the stalks, the damage in his case was caused by using the steering wheel to get out of the car, IIRC.
 
It would appear that said bearing is causing the problem. Everything else looks fine. It was an old man who had my car before me , quite possibly the wheel has been used as a mount/dismount aid!

This also ties in with my steering wheel making a rubbing noise when turning when I got it the car which I only just removed with grease/WD40! Must have been the bearing in some state of collapse!

I take it this bearing can be bought and I don't need a whole new shaft?
 
Yeah, first thing I tried. Pretty sure it's the bearing now. It is 24mm, fortunately I had a 24mm socket!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Back
Top