STEERING LOOSE AFTER HEADER INSTALL ???

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 03-31-2022, 10:55 AM

Morning Team, I removed my steering linkage piece during my header install, then bolted it back is as normal, tightened it up with the same bolts, and now my steering has 1.5" for play side to side!!! i checked the shaft, and the bolts are tight, but there is play in the assembly, where the pieces slide into each other... anyone else experience this? looking for help with a fix.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 04-01-2022, 02:57 PM

Am i the only one?

Trochoidal · 04-01-2022, 03:17 PM

I’m not sure how much you’ll get from this thread since OP never followed up. It’s happened to others.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573092

MightyBobo · 04-01-2022, 03:17 PM

I mean, I hate to say it, but it sounds like it was reassembled improperly.

Take it apart again, re-check everything, re-connect.

MightyBobo · 04-01-2022, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trochoidal

I’m not sure how much you’ll get from this thread since OP never followed up. It’s happened to others.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573092

Freaking hate it when people do this btw, and don't follow-up. There's a special place in hell for them.

Trochoidal · 04-01-2022, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Freaking hate it when people do this btw, and don't follow-up. There's a special place in hell for them.

I agree.

When I did my install the shaft went back together with no issues. So I don’t really have a solution.

atlbandit · 01-06-2024, 09:30 AM

Just posting this in case it helps anyone or saves them some time.

I reached out to the OP and he stated that when torquing the bolts, one was over-torqed and it broke or cracked the weld nut. He ended up getting a longer bolt and putting a physical nut on the end of that bolt and tightened it which resolved the issue.

In my case.. im not sure if i was just tired or what b/c i did the install by myself ...but my steering was loose b/c i installed one of the intermediate shaft bolts upside down (duh). Removed the bolt and reinstalled from the other side and torqued to spec... issue was resolved.

This I was an easy enough fix so I hope it saves anyone in the future a little time that may have the same issue.

03-31-2022, 10:55 AM	#1
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,178	STEERING LOOSE AFTER HEADER INSTALL ??? Morning Team, I removed my steering linkage piece during my header install, then bolted it back is as normal, tightened it up with the same bolts, and now my steering has 1.5" for play side to side!!! i checked the shaft, and the bolts are tight, but there is play in the assembly, where the pieces slide into each other... anyone else experience this? looking for help with a fix. __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: GMS Stage.III KONG X.PORT Package + DMS Lid + GMS Rear Bumper Belly Pan + GMS Hood Bracket + GMS Flex Fuel Package + MONSTER Triple S Clutch + XDI.50% Injectors + CLICK FOR BUILD LIST or www.GRIFFIN-MOTORSPORTS.com = 915rwhp 850rwtq + E60 + 15psi

04-01-2022, 02:57 PM	#2
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,178	Am i the only one? __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: GMS Stage.III KONG X.PORT Package + DMS Lid + GMS Rear Bumper Belly Pan + GMS Hood Bracket + GMS Flex Fuel Package + MONSTER Triple S Clutch + XDI.50% Injectors + CLICK FOR BUILD LIST or www.GRIFFIN-MOTORSPORTS.com = 915rwhp 850rwtq + E60 + 15psi

04-01-2022, 03:17 PM	#3
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	I’m not sure how much you’ll get from this thread since OP never followed up. It’s happened to others. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573092 __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

04-01-2022, 03:17 PM	#4
MightyBobo Drives: 2022 VOM 2SS 1LE M6 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Near Denver, CO Posts: 818	I mean, I hate to say it, but it sounds like it was reassembled improperly. Take it apart again, re-check everything, re-connect. __________________ 2022 Vivid Orange 2SS 1LE ordered (BDQDHT, 1G1FG1R7XN0108251) 20211120 - 1100 --- 20211207 - 2500 20211208 - 3000 (TPW: was 20220103, now 20220124) 20211220 - 3400 (TPW: 20220110) 20220114 - 3800 --- 20220122 - 4300 (1LE Wrap Shuffle) 20220125 - 4B00 --- 20220129 - 4200 (Shipped! ETA: 20220223) 20220212 - 4800 --- 20220216 - 6000! 2024 Silverado 1500 LTZ 3.0 diesel

01-06-2024, 09:30 AM	#7
atlbandit Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: GA Posts: 1	Just posting this in case it helps anyone or saves them some time. I reached out to the OP and he stated that when torquing the bolts, one was over-torqed and it broke or cracked the weld nut. He ended up getting a longer bolt and putting a physical nut on the end of that bolt and tightened it which resolved the issue. In my case.. im not sure if i was just tired or what b/c i did the install by myself ...but my steering was loose b/c i installed one of the intermediate shaft bolts upside down (duh). Removed the bolt and reinstalled from the other side and torqued to spec... issue was resolved. This I was an easy enough fix so I hope it saves anyone in the future a little time that may have the same issue.

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