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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 11:18 AM
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Hi. Ive got a 1989 F150 4x4, 4.9L engine. It has tilt steering. The steering wheel is loose. Is there a simple way of tighten the steering wheel back down.

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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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I have an '88 with a tilt wheel and the whole wheel and upper column moved. There were three hex bolts by the dash I had to tighten. You will have to remove the trim piece that blends the column to the dash. It is a two piece trim (one on top and the other on the bottom) held together with 2 (or 4) screws from the bottom side. Once that is removed, a standard 90 degree allen wrench worked fine. Hope that helps.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 02:19 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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I am having a similar problem only I am pretty sure I dont have a tilt steering wheel
 
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Any tips/ideas?
 
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