Re: [Chrysler300] Strange Steering Problem

["Donald Nissen" <fast-ace@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Mike, I resolved problem (I hope) In the process of disassembling the steering, when I got the wheel, horn ring, & turn signal switch off, I found the snap ring on the steering shaft had come out of its groove. Re-seating it back in groove removed all the play. Warren Anderson suggested thats where the problem was and he was right on. Thanks Warren. I did not take the lower coupler apart since steering action was OK both before & after play was removed.  
Don Nissen  300K
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mwl1967 
  To: fast-ace@xxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:46 PM
  Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Strange Steering Problem


  Hi Don,   just cureous, did you ever figure out what was going on with your steering column?

  Mike Laiserin
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Donald Nissen <fast-ace@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  To: 300 Group <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  Sent: Sat, Aug 4, 2012 9:30 am
  Subject: [Chrysler300] Strange Steering Problem


    
  Anyone know what's wrong here? Car: 300K Cvt with power steering. If I pull straight back on my steering wheel, I have about 3/4 inch free play, as though the wheel was going to come off in my hand. The nut holding the wheel on is tight, and the entire steering shaft moves with the wheel. Steering action is fine. My concern is where is this play coming from? The shop manual shows a complicated connector between the steering shaft and the power steering gearbox. Could this connection come loose leaving me with NO steering?
  This is standard power steer-not adjustable (tilt) wheel. Any help greatly appreciated. 

  Don Nissen
  300K Cvt

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