James,
I think part #24 is the sheer bolt which would be responsible for side to
side movement, you may want to check these.

Doug

----- Original Message -----
From: "James V" <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 3:42 PM
Subject: Steering Column "Flex"

> In reassembling my dash, I reinstalled my steering column/wheel and
noticed
> that w/ moderate pressure, I can push the steering wheel from side to side
> about .5".  It's moving the entire column, which seems to be from the
> flexing of the 2 support straps.  All bolts are tight.  There's no up/down
> flex.
>
> Is this normal?  I often grab the wheel when climbing in and don't
remember
> it doing this... But I never paid attention.  Just wanna make sure.
>
> Thanks,
>
> James V
> 90 Carat