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C900 Steering Column Movement?

Hello again

I picked up my new 93 model c900 T16S Aero today. All seems very fine except...

As I was arriving home, I noticed that there is some in-out movement of the steering column, probably 1/4 to 1/2 inch - I have to tug a little on the wheel and it slides in and out. It's definitely the column, not a loose steering wheel bolt, as I've taken off the panel under the dash and felt the column move.

The car steers absolutely fine, but I called the vendor (a Saab specialist) - he said not to worry, likely to be a little wear on the collapsible cage, and it's often seen on c900s.

What do you folks out there think? Should I worry? The car's under warranty, so I do have a comeback if there is a problem.

Thanks again for your help.

Reply to
brad
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Perfectly normal. The column is made up of an inner keyed shaft sliding in an outer tube.

Nothing to do with wear in the collapsible cage - that is a truly clueless statement for a Saab specialist to make.

Reply to
Grunff

Mine did that for at least 100,000 miles. I investigated and couldn't find anything concerning at the time - linear motion on the axis of the steering wheel - right?

Dave Hinz

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Dave Hinz

so you mean 'axial motion' ;-) MH

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MH

How about "endplay on the shaft"? I think that that's what he was describing, and it's what I based my answer on. Still normal if it's what he's describing, and still not the collapsible cage...

Reply to
Dave Hinz

Yes, that's what I meant. Once again, thanks all for your advice.

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brad

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