Question about 1988 Buick LeSabre
My 1988 Lesabre steering column just started getting loose and seems to be getting looser over the last 3-5 weeks. The intermediate shaft seems to not be loose. I can't tell from my diagrams what I need beside a steering wheel puller, and once the wheel is off, if there is any way to tighten up the column from inside there? I have the same problem on 1997 LeSabre. How did you disengage and remove the airbag to take the steering wheel off. I would love step by step on this if possible as I can't afford to pay 3hrs labor to have a garage do this but I wan't to do it safely. I know to disconnect the battery for 10-15 min first and there are probably some clips located on the back somewhere but I would love to know if any of you have done this and how?
Yes there are four bolts halfway down col. this removal procedure may help.REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
INSTALL OR CONNECT
Posted on May 27, 2009
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Posted on Jan 02, 2017
SOURCE: Steering column is becoming loose on 1988 Buick Lesabre
There are 3 bolts inside that have backed out, this is a tough job. You have to have special tools to complete this job. You have to pull the pins on the side after disassembling to access the bolts.
Posted on Feb 06, 2009
Jan 06, 2018 | Buick LeSabre Cars & Trucks
Callout
Component Name
Notice: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
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The steering column
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The intermediate shaft
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The steering gear
After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
1
Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
Procedure
Remove the steering column boot seal in order to access the intermediate steering shaft bolt.
2
Intermediate Steering Shaft Nut
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
47 N?·m (35 lb ft)
3
Intermediate Steering Shaft
Tip
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If necessary, scribe location marks between the intermediate steering shaft and the steering column and the intermediate steering shaft and the steering gear to mark their alignment before removing.
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If replacing the intermediate steering shaft, transfer any scribe marks from the old one to the new one.
Callout
Component Name
Notice: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
?€¢
The steering column
?€¢
The intermediate shaft
?€¢
The steering gear
After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
Preliminary Procedures
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