On 4/5/04 17:16, "Doug in CA" <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote:

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

Thanks, Doug.  But all the 3 pairs of bolts are very tight.  It really looks
like the rather thin straps that the shear bolts attach to, are simply
flexing a little from side to side (I attached the column w/ the dash off,
so I can see the strap move).  I can't see how I could have reassembled this
wrong... So I'm hoping someone confirm that it's normal... I just don't
remember it being this way.

Thanks,

James V
90 Carat

> ----- 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