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The Knobs

posted on 30/10/17 at 03:36 PM Reply With Quote
Striker steering column

Thought ii had some play in my rack but its the triangle shaped slipper part of the steering column, can this be fixed or is it normal for a tiny bit of play?
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peter030371

posted on 30/10/17 at 06:23 PM Reply With Quote
Not sure if this helps but the triangle shaped bit on mine is pushed in tight to a pillow bearing and I have no play in it that I can see....not the best picture but hopefully this helps

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bi22le

posted on 30/10/17 at 06:54 PM Reply With Quote
I have the same fix as Peter.

There was a load of wobble due to no support on the column, probably from end to end.

It works a treat and I have no noticeable play now.





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bi22le

posted on 30/10/17 at 06:56 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by The Knobs
Thought ii had some play in my rack but its the triangle shaped slipper part of the steering column, can this be fixed or is it normal for a tiny bit of play?


Or are you referring the telescopic collapsible part? In which case there is a little plastic shim that should be in there to remove that movement.





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The Knobs

posted on 30/10/17 at 08:39 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
quote:
Originally posted by The Knobs
Thought ii had some play in my rack but its the triangle shaped slipper part of the steering column, can this be fixed or is it normal for a tiny bit of play?


Or are you referring the telescopic collapsible part? In which case there is a little plastic shim that should be in there to remove that movement.


Yes in the sliding collapsible triangle bit. Is that a shim hat goes round the whole triangular shaft? Is it a piece I can remove at a scrap yard?

Cheers for replies

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The Knobs

posted on 30/10/17 at 08:44 PM Reply With Quote
Is it a Sierra column?
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bi22le

posted on 30/10/17 at 09:42 PM Reply With Quote
mine looks something like this from memory

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Sierra-Steering-column-Bush-Kit-Kit-Cars-Steering-STE0008/253203065949?hash=item3af4142c5d:g:6ZEAAOSwTuJYpt5n


I just have the triangular plastic bit and I think that is held on with a jubalee clip to stop it sliding back out. Also means if I need it to collapse, the jubalee will just slide up the shaft.

[Edited on 30/10/17 by bi22le]





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peter030371

posted on 31/10/17 at 08:31 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by bi22le


Or are you referring the telescopic collapsible part? In which case there is a little plastic shim that should be in there to remove that movement.


Now you have got me thinking and I can't recall how my sliding bit now works....I will have to have a look later in the week and see if I can get some better pictures of the setup. It certainly works well and is much better than the Escort based setup on my previous Striker

[Edited on 31/10/17 by peter030371]

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The Knobs

posted on 31/10/17 at 10:54 AM Reply With Quote
Just ordered a sierra steering column bush kit which should have the bits to fix the niggle, cheers all
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