steering wheel loose

[Sharpee64]

Hi there i have a 2008 jk crd

Today i noticed that my steering wheel feels loose. I was stopped at the lights and noticed that wheel was moving up and down as i was resting my hand on it. Feels a bit like a knock, it moves probably about 2-3mm up or down and shakes a bit if you hit a hard bump. Is this normal or a bit suss?

[LeighP]

Sounds like a bearing at the top of the steering shaft has gone....I used to play with old cars a lot, and this is very common on them....bit odd on something that young, though....

[MightyMouse]

Not unknown for the steering wheel to come loose on the spline......
Remove the airbag and check that the nut / steering wheel / spline is tight.

A bit of Locktite in the spline if things are a bit worn will help, but it does make removing the steering wheel harder down the track so only if absolutely necessary.

[Sharpee64]

Thanks for the help will try remove airbag and see if the nut is loose

[Hayesio]

Sounds like a JK...

But seriously, could just be that the steering adjustment leaver is not tight (i.e. all the way locked).

[Wilkinson1961]

Had exactly the same symptoms a few months ago. After the shagging around to get the horn pad off it was a 2 min job. I used a 5mm Allen key (ex ikea) and ground a chamfer to leaver under 2 top loops. Google for a picture and it'll make sense. I didn't do the loctite but I see no reason why not. I suspect a 120+kg gorilla hanging on over the rough stuff caused the wheel to loosen. Be sure to disconnect the battery, as a safety precaution. Good luck


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[Sharpee64]

Thanks everyone for the help. Today i removed air bag and found the steering wheel bolt was finger tight, could undo by hand :/ anyway used a bit of locktight and its sweet now