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Gentry78 · 07-28-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dynabyte

Nope, there's no wobble lock to lock. The wheel is perpendicular to the column. The column itself is shifted a little to the left it appears. Up/down & in/out telescoping work fine. There's no left/right movement either with the wheel locked or when adjusting. It's as though the other end of the steering column is hooked up in the wrong spot (too far to the right). Anyone else notice it?

well thats good

maybe they can adjust it under the dash where it bolts up

you gonna make me go and check my other cars today

gmag21 · 07-28-2009, 10:38 PM

Yikes

69 Hugger · 07-28-2009, 11:01 PM

How about the gaps between the back of the wheel and back part of the colume where the blinkers mount, do those gaps show the 1/2 inch or are the consistent Lside to Rside. good luck

OUR72GTO · 07-29-2009, 12:05 AM

Must be from the last transformation.

Dynabyte · 07-29-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 69 Hugger

How about the gaps between the back of the wheel and back part of the colume where the blinkers mount, do those gaps show the 1/2 inch or are the consistent Lside to Rside. good luck

The distance between the back of the wheel and the front housing of the column (where the turn signal is mounted) is identical around the circumference, less than 1/2 " though. I did notice that the distance between the entire column and the dash is smaller on the left than the right - probably to be expected since the bottom part of the column (in the engine bay or wherever it mounts) is too far to the right. The steering wheel and column are fine as a unit - the whole assembly is off-kilter compared to the rest of the car.

chevyridinghigh · 07-31-2009, 02:57 PM

I think you should alter your test. Instead of trying to align the string from the same spot on the windows. Line it up so it's flush with the wheel (you'll need 2 people one on each side), then tape it down. the measure the distance to the end of the window.

*CamaroSpike23* · 07-31-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

I think you should alter your test. Instead of trying to align the string from the same spot on the windows. Line it up so it's flush with the wheel (you'll need 2 people one on each side), then tape it down. the measure the distance to the end of the window.

just go very slowly to make sure you dont press the string on the wheel and "bend" it slightly askew

Dynabyte · 07-31-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

I think you should alter your test. Instead of trying to align the string from the same spot on the windows. Line it up so it's flush with the wheel (you'll need 2 people one on each side), then tape it down. the measure the distance to the end of the window.

Done - 5-15/16" on the drivers side, 8-3/4" on the passenger side. I can attach pics but trust me, the line is straight, and flush against the wheel. So one other forum member states theirs is the same. Anyone else? Or can anyone confirm that their wheel is spot-on? I would really like to know if it's something to be fixed or just the way it is - thanks much everyone

Supermans · 08-01-2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dynabyte

Thanks for the confirmation

I had a feeling that it might be just the way it is.

Mine has the same issue. I will take pictures in the morning.

Supermans · 11-08-2009, 11:55 PM

I knew I had posted in this thread awhile back but let this problem go for too long. So apparently a simple wheel alignment will fix the issue under warranty, and the car will handle better..I anyone has the exact dealer write-up information for this issue, that would be a great help as well.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/newrep...eply&p=1147659

*TAG UR IT* · 11-09-2009, 12:49 AM

You get it fixed?

Dynabyte · 11-09-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

You get it fixed?

Nope - when I went to the dealer, they also stated that it was just the way it is. I noticed another thread posted about this now - I'd be really happy to hear if there is a fix for it. Doesn't seem like a standard tire alignment would do the trick tho - those adjustments are at the wheels and shoudn't touch the steering column mount points. But who knows - I will inquire again on my next trip to the dealer.

Supermans · 11-09-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynabyte

Nope - when I went to the dealer, they also stated that it was just the way it is. I noticed another thread posted about this now - I'd be really happy to hear if there is a fix for it. Doesn't seem like a standard tire alignment would do the trick tho - those adjustments are at the wheels and shoudn't touch the steering column mount points. But who knows - I will inquire again on my next trip to the dealer.

Yeah, two dealers both said it was normal as well.. However one person in the other thread said a simple wheel alignment is the fix. I'm starting to think it's a little more difficult a fix than that.. I wish someone up above from GM can chime in on this issue.. God knows this is the correct forum and they do read these problem threads.

Double Down 11 · 11-09-2009, 05:03 PM

I mentioned my wheel was off alignment when I brought it in for the recalls. I sat in another SS they had on the lot and it was also off. The right side is closer than the left. Their response was "that's just they way it is" and nothing they can do about it. Something about how the steering column is welded and there is no adjustments.

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chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	I think you should alter your test. Instead of trying to align the string from the same spot on the windows. Line it up so it's flush with the wheel (you'll need 2 people one on each side), then tape it down. the measure the distance to the end of the window. __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

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Double Down 11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT A6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 3	I mentioned my wheel was off alignment when I brought it in for the recalls. I sat in another SS they had on the lot and it was also off. The right side is closer than the left. Their response was "that's just they way it is" and nothing they can do about it. Something about how the steering column is welded and there is no adjustments.