[Bertscova]

I have a 1990 Astro Van LT and the tilt steering is loose at the tilt point. Everything works fine its just loose. does anyone have a diagram of the 1990 Astro tilt steering colum

 

[$uperJoe]

i have no diagram but do know the solution. there are 4 bolts that hold the pieces together. they have come loose with vibration over the years. luckily its a cheap fix, tighten them. on the not lucky side they are the last 4 bolts in the assembly. everything needs to come out to get to them. just keep taking things apart until you get to bolts with aprox 5/16s head and pull them out one at a time. they are 6 inches long or so. cant miss them. tighten and reinstall everything. then your good to go. some have mentioned that lock-tite will help in them not backing out again but i am uneasy about this. i service parts a lot more in the off road world and would hate to have one break off inside. either way let me know what you come up with. hope this helps

 

[Bertscova]

Ok i've pulled the steering wheel and now i need to know how the rest of it comes apart

 

[$uperJoe]

i cant remember exactly but you need to take out the blinker mech. i cant remember if one of the bolts is behind the key but it comes out very easily if so. please someone help me give advise

 

[astro355]

That's a big 10-4 on the lock tight. I did one of these a long time ago without lock tight and it sucked when I had to redo it. If I get some time, I'll R&R one of these for you.

 

[Bertscova]

I Have a steerwheel puller, but what other tools might I need to do this job?

 

[$uperJoe]

thats it for specialty. maybe a screw driver and a pick to get the column lock out. and the socket for the bolt in the center that holds the lock ring on. after the wheel is off its very basic.

 

[astro355]

You will also need this to remove the locking plate:

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/kdt2414.html

 

[Bertscova]

OK thanks. I have it all disassembled as far as i can figure out and i can get to 2 of those bolt and they were loose. How many bolts are there to be tightened.I can only see 2 I hope like Heel there are only 2!!! I'm taking pic's as i go so i can show how it was done, will post them in a separate thread.

 

[$uperJoe]

there are actually 4. two are easier to get to and then a bit farther into it . dont give up now

 

[Jasen]

The last one of these that did it to me was an 80 Buick. Not sure if the design is that same, but it there is a kind of snap ring around the shaft, make sure you clean it out. Chase it with a hack saw blade or something. This is to make sure the ring properly seats and doesn't pop off next week. BTDT

 

[Mr_Bowtie]

I'm not completely sure, but I think you should be able to rent the tools you need at Autozone for free. You just pay a deposit and get it back when you return the tool.

 

[Bertscova]

I broke the little horn lockdown thingy on this piece does anyone know what it it called and where i can get one.