I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks

 

There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
tight.

If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
you and others nearby.





<matt@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
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>I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
>

 

There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
tight.

If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
you and others nearby.





<matt@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
>I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
>

 

There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
tight.

If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
you and others nearby.





<matt@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
>I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
>

 

There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
tight.

If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
you and others nearby.





<matt@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
>I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
>

 

I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
> There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> tight.
>
> If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> you and others nearby.
>
> <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

 

I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
> There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> tight.
>
> If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> you and others nearby.
>
> <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

 

I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
> There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> tight.
>
> If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> you and others nearby.
>
> <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

 

I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
> There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> tight.
>
> If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> you and others nearby.
>
> <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
>
>
>
> >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

 

On 6 May 2007 17:55:07 -0700, matt@skabrewing.com wrote:

>I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
>turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
>can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
>What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks


Sounds to me like the sector gear is worn out. It has its tightest
tolerance when it is centored and is the sloppiest at full turn and
sound sounds like it is worn to the point that it is skipping. I doubt
it is U joint because it would not cause alignement error and it would
feel sloppy straight ahead. Do not drive vehicle until you replace
steering box. It is 18 years old and they do wear out.
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