Since many other MR2 drivers are watching this: In case of the MK3 the lower universal joint of the steering column is usualy at fault. It sits unprotected down there at the steering rack, exposed to the elements. If you own a MK3 and you have excessive play or friction in your steering, it is corroded and you will need to replace it. If it hasn't gone bad, grease it to prevent corrosion and keep it going for years to come.
That was an outstanding explanation. I am a mechanic with nearly 30 years experience and I actually learned something today. More importantly though it was explained in a concise and easy to understand way so that anyone could do it, experienced mechanic or not.
Oh by the way, this worked perfectly on my 1987 Celica GT-S. I know you used your MR-2 as an example, but it’s exactly the same on my Celica. I don’t know if you already knew that.
@@RonVanDam33 The older the truck is, the more likely it is easily fixable. The newer the truck is the harder it would be to fix it, but not impossible. If it's truly the steering column, it will be labor intensive and will likely also require a wheel alignment, but it can be done.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, you make it look very easy. Just a couple comments/questions, during the video you made some vague comments I was hoping to have a little clarity on: first how do you know you've applied an appropriate amount to the upper piece? Secondly what is the dry-time for this adhesive when its sealed like you had it? Thanks for your time!
I applied a bit more than needed and then wiped off the excess, that way I knew the cavity was completely filled. The two parts become bonded in just a few hours, but the curing time is 24hrs and I wouldn't touch it before that, maybe even leave it for 48 to be extra safe, since this is a moving part, unlike a windshield, and this product being a windshield adhesive a steering column isn't really its intended field of application :) , but works great nevertheless.
driving 4 answers so just literally fill in any empty space, in your example that included the middle where metal on metal contact had worn it down a bit? And let sit for 48 hours to be safe.
@@d4a I know it's been years but did you have to do any serious cleaning to the bore of the top part or does the rubber all come off with the lower part? Is just prepping the bore with a solvent or cleaner sufficient?
Halo mate, I got a question for ya. I have replace sets of rack end, tie rod, steering rack bush & lower arm. Then it kinda solve the free play issue for a bit. Later, when I took a hard turn left and back on straight road, the steering wheel noticeably unalign to the right. Then when I took a hard turn right, the steering wheel become straight back to normal. What could be the problem. A bad rack or the shaft bush like you have said.
Just had my tyres changed and had a wheel alignment done but now my steering is so loose. I can't sort it out myself so I'm gonna have to take it to my mechanic. Thanks for the video...at least I understand more.
my steering wheel have plenty of play so is this the culprit cause i will do this right now my steering wheel is hard to turn sometimes and that's dangerous so i want my steering strong and sturdy and not loose i been driving like that for a very long time and it's time i fix it
+Rick Proulx My steering wheel squaked before I did this. The same thing as in the video might very well be the case. Give it a try and see if it gets rid of the squeaking noise.
I got a new car last fall, so my old Opel was just standing around outside my house. decided to take the old shitbox out for a drive this winter to relive some of the memories and just enjoy the car for one the last times. Came to a roundabout and i don't know why, but i turned the steering wheel just like i did back when i daily drove it, and nothing happened. I hit the curb and i got a flat. Loose steering is scary stuff.
My actual steering wheel is floppy, I think I over tightened the nut after putting on a aftermarket steering wheel, is there a way to remove the wobble? Possibly some washers or do I need to replace the whole shaft?
Hi brother i have a question i take my 2010 acura mdx to my mechanic to get the engine mounts replaced so he replaced all the 3 engine mounts but i noticed when he was changing the rear one he take off parts of the rear cross member frame down to take out the rear mount so when he finish i noticed a little clunck when i turn the sterring wheels it was late in the noon so he was in the time to closed the shop but he try to adjust the sterring wheel from inside of the car he went down in the sterring wheels and try to adjust it but didnt work . He told me that its because when he pull down the cross member frame the rack lose it position and now he need to get the point to adjust it back and smooth the sterring wheel.
Do i need my steering rack out to do this? I don't have room to pull that part out, even though it is loose would it be easier to remove steering column?
if while holding the upper peace and spending the lower and it moves you know it's not the rack so don't touch the rack you won't need you and it won't be any easier at all anyway I won't have anything to do with it.
Me too 😕 hoping it will be fixed tomorrow and not cost arm and a leg. The mechanic apparently didn't notice any problem with it lol. Gave the car a road worthy certification. To me, it does not feel roadworthy to be able to turn my steering wheel around and nothing happen to the wheels til like 20cms of turn
Very interesting Do you think this would work as a way of stiffening the silentblocks instead of going to the polyurethane ones I mean in using normal motor mounts and filling them with the windshield adhesive Or is it too soft?
+Alberto Laita We were thinking the same thing! I actually filled out a motor mount with this thing as an experiment and let it dry. Looks like a great solution to me. Noticeably stiffer than stock but more flexible than polyurethane. Will have to wait until I actually drive the car with the mount installed.
I got a 2010 on turns the steering wheel doesn't return to the center fully once the car is straighten. Dealership told me it's normal and part of this cars suspension. I notice it gets kind of stuck and I have to straighten it out myself I mean it's not to bad but makes it harder to park smh
+Jeremiah Hale Yup, definitely not stock. The car didn't come with a stock steering wheel, but I might get one someday, although they seem to get more expensive everyday:). Glad you like the video. Thanks for watching.
Hi, I know this is quite an old video but it is a great help for me. I have a 30 year old Ford Bantam in South Africa and will be doing this repair. Thanks you so much.
My steering wheel vibrates a a section of road near my house....but nowhere else. The symptoms are very similar to road wheel imbalance, at around 60mph. 🤔
Today I investigated the play in the steering and I noticed the play is from the shaft. Mine is triangular as the column îs collapsable so I guess that silicone for glass would work as it cures to an elastic state and it would still collapse in case of an accident
Any tips for separating the shaft and collar assembly if the bushing is too tight? I have a lot of play in my steering shaft, but it's super tight and I can't pull it out easily like you. Not enough room to swing a mallet at it either...
Have tried almost everything & steering still has 2 much play n my 82 Chevrolet Scottsdale truck. I'm sure We r missing something, just haven't found it yet
There's a lot of Steering shafts available for my Camry. I'm also replacing mine because my steering wheel has excessive play and my Front Left wheel bearing makes a scraping noise when I'm turning. I just replaced my Front Right CV Axle, and Front Right wheel bearing I noticed a difference it rides smoother and quieter.
Tell me about it man. I got new shocks put in last year and my car still picks up alterations in the road so badly...just pisses me off to no end, makes me feel like i didn't even get the new shocks in the first place. I think this video addresses some of that though so that's cool
Came across your video , I want to ask, what could possibly be reason why my car is moving to the right side each time I set my steering wheel straight ...and the steering wheel suddenly becomes too easy especially when turning to the right ..will appreciate any answer to this .
I have a 2003 Honda Civic stick… the wheel locked and while trying to unlock it, it sounded like something popped? Is it fixable ? Car won’t turn on either but the key ignition makes it noise
Here's the adhesive you are going to need to perform this fix: amzn.to/2qo3gw7
Since many other MR2 drivers are watching this:
In case of the MK3 the lower universal joint of the steering column is usualy at fault.
It sits unprotected down there at the steering rack, exposed to the elements.
If you own a MK3 and you have excessive play or friction in your steering, it is corroded and you will need to replace it.
If it hasn't gone bad, grease it to prevent corrosion and keep it going for years to come.
That was an outstanding explanation. I am a mechanic with nearly 30 years experience and I actually learned something today. More importantly though it was explained in a concise and easy to understand way so that anyone could do it, experienced mechanic or not.
It's actually cool that you're still willing to learn
Oh by the way, this worked perfectly on my 1987 Celica GT-S. I know you used your MR-2 as an example, but it’s exactly the same on my Celica. I don’t know if you already knew that.
Alright so, Someone tried to steal my truck and damaged the ignition. My dad says it the steering column that’s damaged. Is it fixable?
@@RonVanDam33 The older the truck is, the more likely it is easily fixable. The newer the truck is the harder it would be to fix it, but not impossible.
If it's truly the steering column, it will be labor intensive and will likely also require a wheel alignment, but it can be done.
agreed, I've found many people to think they know everything. Learning is a lifelong process.@@jerrygraves6531
Very informative. Thanks for taking your time and actually breaking down the why
This isn't what my issue is, but this solution to THAT problem is pretty good! Way better than welding it as you've described why not to.
Thanks! I have an sw20 with minor steering wheel play but a rebuilt rack so I'll be sure to check this out next, cheers.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, you make it look very easy. Just a couple comments/questions, during the video you made some vague comments I was hoping to have a little clarity on: first how do you know you've applied an appropriate amount to the upper piece? Secondly what is the dry-time for this adhesive when its sealed like you had it?
Thanks for your time!
I applied a bit more than needed and then wiped off the excess, that way I knew the cavity was completely filled. The two parts become bonded in just a few hours, but the curing time is 24hrs and I wouldn't touch it before that, maybe even leave it for 48 to be extra safe, since this is a moving part, unlike a windshield, and this product being a windshield adhesive a steering column isn't really its intended field of application :) , but works great nevertheless.
driving 4 answers so just literally fill in any empty space, in your example that included the middle where metal on metal contact had worn it down a bit? And let sit for 48 hours to be safe.
Yes, but before that I wire wheeled all the old rubber until I had bare metal on both parts.
@@d4a I know it's been years but did you have to do any serious cleaning to the bore of the top part or does the rubber all come off with the lower part? Is just prepping the bore with a solvent or cleaner sufficient?
Wow, never thought of checking this.
I thought I had bad rack and pinion bushings, I'll check this first.
Thank you!
Very useful video! I've read about it but didn't know it was this easy...
Koen Beckers It really is a half hour job and makes a big difference.
Bet shoe goo might be a decent thing to try as well pretty easily available
Good video...easy to understand....thx.
Halo mate, I got a question for ya. I have replace sets of rack end, tie rod, steering rack bush & lower arm. Then it kinda solve the free play issue for a bit. Later, when I took a hard turn left and back on straight road, the steering wheel noticeably unalign to the right. Then when I took a hard turn right, the steering wheel become straight back to normal.
What could be the problem. A bad rack or the shaft bush like you have said.
Just had my tyres changed and had a wheel alignment done but now my steering is so loose. I can't sort it out myself so I'm gonna have to take it to my mechanic. Thanks for the video...at least I understand more.
I have a tremendous amount of play. Im gonna check it out!!!! Than you
my steering wheel have plenty of play so is this the culprit cause i will do this right now my steering wheel is hard to turn sometimes and that's dangerous so i want my steering strong and sturdy and not loose i been driving like that for a very long time and it's time i fix it
Great video.. thanks for sharing..
Smart man thanks from Iraq for you
Outstanding wideo thank you very much
Great video!
Nice tip!
How do you fix the steering wheel when it squeaks turning left or right 88 MR2. It seems it's coming from the column.
+Rick Proulx My steering wheel squaked before I did this. The same thing as in the video might very well be the case. Give it a try and see if it gets rid of the squeaking noise.
I got a new car last fall, so my old Opel was just standing around outside my house. decided to take the old shitbox out for a drive this winter to relive some of the memories and just enjoy the car for one the last times. Came to a roundabout and i don't know why, but i turned the steering wheel just like i did back when i daily drove it, and nothing happened. I hit the curb and i got a flat. Loose steering is scary stuff.
thank goodness you are alright!
You didn't have any power steering fluid.
My actual steering wheel is floppy, I think I over tightened the nut after putting on a aftermarket steering wheel, is there a way to remove the wobble? Possibly some washers or do I need to replace the whole shaft?
My steering wheel goes left and right.. not up and down.. what can be the cause.. bolts loose
thanks
Good video
Does this exist in the sw20 manual rack also?
So this fixes the play without adding vibrations to the steering wheel like welding it would?
Exactly!
very professional
Hi brother i have a question i take my 2010 acura mdx to my mechanic to get the engine mounts replaced so he replaced all the 3 engine mounts but i noticed when he was changing the rear one he take off parts of the rear cross member frame down to take out the rear mount so when he finish i noticed a little clunck when i turn the sterring wheels it was late in the noon so he was in the time to closed the shop but he try to adjust the sterring wheel from inside of the car he went down in the sterring wheels and try to adjust it but didnt work . He told me that its because when he pull down the cross member frame the rack lose it position and now he need to get the point to adjust it back and smooth the sterring wheel.
How long did it take to cure
48 hours
Is this possible for Opel Astra G ? Thanks
Do i need my steering rack out to do this? I don't have room to pull that part out, even though it is loose
would it be easier to remove steering column?
if while holding the upper peace and spending the lower and it moves you know it's not the rack so don't touch the rack you won't need you and it won't be any easier at all anyway I won't have anything to do with it.
What is the name of substance?
The bottom of the steering shaft
That's the part you will be applying the polyurethane to
What is you name and what country u from if I can guess the balkans
I spent 40k rupees but not solved this issue
How about dipping the steering shaft with liquid polyurethane?
evoTimer The liquid polyurethane is kinda runny, I think you would need to remove the entire shaft and steering column.
driving 4 answers Yes or maybe put something like tape or rubber elastics so polyurethane don't fall off :)
I think your Hot and your video was very helpful thanks
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Meanwhile i can turn my steering wheel from 11 oclock to 2 oclock of play
Me too 😕 hoping it will be fixed tomorrow and not cost arm and a leg. The mechanic apparently didn't notice any problem with it lol. Gave the car a road worthy certification. To me, it does not feel roadworthy to be able to turn my steering wheel around and nothing happen to the wheels til like 20cms of turn
I noticed something is wrong when I parked my car with a steering wheel turned by 60 degrees and the wheels were straight...
@@4netta 🤭🤭🤭
Imagine that....
Us 60 series Landcruiser owners: "You call THAT play?!!"
🤣🤣🤣😂
I hadn't even realized I had this issue on my aw11. It has completely revolutionized how my steering feels. thank you D4A. You're a legend.
Window weld is also great for stiffening up motor mounts to prevent torque steer.
is there rubber in a 95 Civic? I could not tell from the service manual.
Just did this a couple days ago in my 87. Awesome results!!! No longer scarey to drive on the freeway. Thanks for the tutorial.
Hey, just curious to know how the windshield adhesive has held up a year later?
@@vanboschmichael seems like it failed and OP crashed.
😂😂😂😂
3 years later, I run into this again......😆. It's still working perfectly. 👍👍
You have to be creative when you’re a mechanic
I recently rebuilt the front suspension in my Fiero, and now it has this same problem. I never thought to look passed the steering rack though.
This is exactly what I need to fix my steering wheel play once and for all. I think I'll tackle this project sometime this Winter.
+Jeff Reeves Good luck :) Hope the video is useful. It's an easy job really.
Really good instructions. Easy to follow his explanations. Thanks friend.
Very interesting
Do you think this would work as a way of stiffening the silentblocks instead of going to the polyurethane ones
I mean in using normal motor mounts and filling them with the windshield adhesive
Or is it too soft?
+Alberto Laita We were thinking the same thing! I actually filled out a motor mount with this thing as an experiment and let it dry. Looks like a great solution to me. Noticeably stiffer than stock but more flexible than polyurethane. Will have to wait until I actually drive the car with the mount installed.
@@d4a how did it hold up 5 years later @driving 4 answers ?
Thanks for details. Question: How do I take the piece off the bottom side of shaft?
I got a 2010 on turns the steering wheel doesn't return to the center fully once the car is straighten.
Dealership told me it's normal and part of this cars suspension.
I notice it gets kind of stuck and I have to straighten it out myself I mean it's not to bad but makes it harder to park smh
Excellent topic. Thanks for sharing!
Cool video, I suscribed to see what else you've got.
Hey that’s not a stock steering wheel. I’ve used both on my 88 mr2 I actually like the stock wheel better then the after market ones. Nice video 👍
+Jeremiah Hale Yup, definitely not stock. The car didn't come with a stock steering wheel, but I might get one someday, although they seem to get more expensive everyday:). Glad you like the video. Thanks for watching.
Yo bra, it is a very good jnstructional video! I commend you. Thanks
Hi, I know this is quite an old video but it is a great help for me. I have a 30 year old Ford Bantam in South Africa and will be doing this repair. Thanks you so much.
Thanks, very informative and well explained.
5:00 make sure u clean the inner tube you insert the shaft (5:53) into if u want a tight bond with the adhesive.....
Well found ! I really like your videos, very instructive
Thank you for the good ideas
Thanks for the video
Wouldn't it cause the metal to rust because the moisture can't escape?
My steering wheel vibrates a a section of road near my house....but nowhere else. The symptoms are very similar to road wheel imbalance, at around 60mph. 🤔
Today I investigated the play in the steering and I noticed the play is from the shaft. Mine is triangular as the column îs collapsable so I guess that silicone for glass would work as it cures to an elastic state and it would still collapse in case of an accident
coming here cause my mom's truck has about two inches of play in either direction
Well done
Excellent
Question my honda civic 2002 Steering wheels turn, but wheels won't. What do you think it is
MR2’s RULE!! 93’s as my favorite
When I turn my wheel like a third of the way it doesn’t move my tires. On happens to the left side
Very useful
how do i fix my steering wheel from pushing in and out when my hands are on it?
Good video
can you come to fix it my 012 grant carravan i have that problem
Yeeee. Thank you sir.
A steering shaft was the culprit for Senna's death
great lesson!
I have the exact opposite mine is to responsive
That’s good lol
Will.
Ask darren rogers come apart
Any tips for separating the shaft and collar assembly if the bushing is too tight? I have a lot of play in my steering shaft, but it's super tight and I can't pull it out easily like you. Not enough room to swing a mallet at it either...
good video.... long live motherland
Have tried almost everything & steering still has 2 much play n my 82 Chevrolet Scottsdale truck. I'm sure We r missing something, just haven't found it yet
changing the car might fix it
I spent 40k rupees but not solved this issue
👍👍👍
There's a lot of Steering shafts available for my Camry. I'm also replacing mine because my steering wheel has excessive play and my Front Left wheel bearing makes a scraping noise when I'm turning. I just replaced my Front Right CV Axle, and Front Right wheel bearing I noticed a difference it rides smoother and quieter.
If it is worn out then what will we do that
Super intuitive thanks
Thank so much for your great details video
I just having this problem. I am going to see if this works. I hope so, old cars are expensive.
Tell me about it man. I got new shocks put in last year and my car still picks up alterations in the road so badly...just pisses me off to no end, makes me feel like i didn't even get the new shocks in the first place. I think this video addresses some of that though so that's cool
Me too.
How do I get to the shaft
Awesome
Came across your video , I want to ask, what could possibly be reason why my car is moving to the right side each time I set my steering wheel straight ...and the steering wheel suddenly becomes too easy especially when turning to the right ..will appreciate any answer to this .
I have a 2003 Honda Civic stick… the wheel locked and while trying to unlock it, it sounded like something popped? Is it fixable ? Car won’t turn on either but the key ignition makes it noise
Nice.
This is my next problem to solve on a caddy 2012.
Last night the steering wheel started to move by itself for a couple a seconds
Thank you
Great video, loved the english used (can't place the accent tho). Thanks for the explanation
Does the steering wheel play fix apply to RV's (1997 Georgie Boy Pursuit?)
Weld it ok got it
Once it is glued together with windshield adhesive, good luck pulling it apart later.
I have a 1964 humber super snipe series 5 - is that too old for the solution in this video do you think? many thanks