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Mon 5 Apr 2010 20:16

Golf Mk2 1988 1.6 EZ engine - Steering column shortened ? - Negger

Removed steering wheel, steering lock, re-assembled with new locking washer. On driving the locking washer down, appear to have shortened steering column by about 1/2" (12mm) Have tried drawing back up using large back washers etc with limited success. Have slackened lower universal joint to no effect. Is it possible/probable that the inner column has telescoped down ?, and if so, any suggestions as to how I can draw it back out again ? I haven't yet completely removed steering column, and would prefer not to if at all possible!

Many Thanks

Negger

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Mon 5 Apr 2010 21:27

Golf Mk2 1988 1.6 EZ engine - Steering column shortened ? - eastenddoy

hi have you hit the steering column with any force,getting it back the 1/2in and keeping there and will be impossible as you have collapesd the column and you will require a new column.

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Mon 5 Apr 2010 21:41

Golf Mk2 1988 1.6 EZ engine - Steering column shortened ? - Victorbox

I agree you've collapsed the steering column if you hit it hard. Probably has a collapsible section similar to this photo in it somewhere. http://gallery.oldholden.com/d/278176-4/DSC03934.JPG

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Mon 5 Apr 2010 23:09

Golf Mk2 1988 1.6 EZ engine - Steering column shortened ? - Negger

Thanks for responses. I only used a drift to drive on the locking washer, shouldn't have put that much pressure on the column itself? Looks like a new column then?

Regards

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Thu 8 Apr 2010 16:05

Golf Mk2 1988 1.6 EZ engine - Steering column shortened ? - Negger

Thanks both for help. Removed and dismantled column and was able to re-set to correct length,re-installed and working fine. Can't understand why it wouldn't draw out whilst still assembled - very simple once dismantled!

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