Resolved 1990 Mitsubishi Galant GLS steering column play

[vig444]

Hello, following a replacement of the steering rack by a mechanic, I have play in my steering wheel from top to bottom on my 1990 Mitsubishi Galant GLS.

I removed the horn from the steering wheel and the center bolt is tight. There is also play on the steering shaft when I move the steering wheel up and down.

When I turn the steering wheel shakes and creaks.
Can you help me identify the problem please?

The tie rods are also new.
Thank you.

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[wparks]

That does not seem like a lot of play to me- should not cause any problems, but given that it just appeared I understand it can be concerning. I bet the steering linkage was pulled tighter when it was bolted to the input shaft of the steering rack or some other intermediate joint at the factory- that linkage might have been taken apart and bolted back up with a little more slack in it. If it REALLY frustrates you, you can get under there and see if you can check all the connections and re-bolt it with the slack taken out. If it were mine I would probably just live with it.

 

[AWD-Tony]

It should be be that loose. Inspect the u joint and load a longer version of the second video as it’s too short to really see anything.

 

[vig444]

Hello thank you very much for your answers, the problem has been solved it was a steering shaft bushing that was broken!
I am attaching photos of the bushing.

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