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Old May 4, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Hey guys I have a 1988 Mj and It has tilt wheel. My stering will shakes all around. Its really loose and has about 1 inch or so of play in the column its self. What could be wrong?
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Old May 4, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Common. The bolts holding the tilt in place worked loose. There is a write up here someplace about fixing this. Need time and a few special tools to do it.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Could anyone point me in the direction of the write up?
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Old May 4, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Here is one of several on Youtube.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/lo...t-broke-13641/
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Old May 4, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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here's the link I used...
http://www.elcaminocentral.com/showthread.php?t=27192

I tried to make a pin removal tool, but said screwit and ordered the pin removal tool from amazon...
Amazon.com: Lisle 19940 Pivot Pin Remover: Automotive Amazon.com: Lisle 19940 Pivot Pin Remover: Automotive
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Old May 4, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by I tried to make a pin removal tool, but said screwit and ordered the pin removal tool from amazon...
[url="http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-19940-Pivot-Pin-Remover/dp/B000P0ZJTC/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_img_b"
Amazon.com: Lisle 19940 Pivot Pin Remover: Automotive[/url]
LOL Stupid pins. I drove Tek screws into them and yanked em out with vise grips. I have no patience.
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Old May 5, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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so the links are to chevys Is is going to be the same?
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Originally Posted by zebvance
so the links are to chevys Is is going to be the same?
Yup, same column.
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