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Loose Steering Column..Need help #15356081 03/17/25 01:09 PM
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Steering is fine as far as boat maneuvarabilty, but there is about a 1/4 inch of vertical slack (12 to 6) in the column itself. Anyone know hw to tighten this up? 2009 Skeeter I Class. Any info appreciated.

Last edited by GeoFisher; 03/17/25 01:27 PM.

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Re: Loose Steering Column..Need help [Re: GeoFisher] #15356134 03/17/25 02:23 PM
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Caused by wear of the steering wheel tilt mechanism/latch. You'll have to research your type steering system for correct part & replacement procedure.


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Re: Loose Steering Column..Need help [Re: GeoFisher] #15356365 03/17/25 10:32 PM
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sometimes a tooth gets broken off an it gives it more up an down play pull the rubber boot back an see if thats what happened.

Re: Loose Steering Column..Need help [Re: GeoFisher] #15356868 03/18/25 05:42 PM
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Yep. I replaced the tilt helm on my skeeter a couple years ago. Unfortunately, the entire helm had to be purchased to fix the stripped gear tooth issue.


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