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What would cause your steering column on a G20 van to become loose?
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Answered 2013-01-31 03:45:23
There are 4 bolts at the bottom of the steering column that tend to get loose after entering and exiting your vehicle. Pulling your self up on the steering wheel puts stress the steering column and causes it to become loose. If you do not correct the problem fast by tightening the bolts you will have to replace the entire steering column..
-Henry's locksmith and steering column repair
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