Plastic ring on steering column?

JesseG805 · 05-03-2016, 08:37 PM

While I was changing out my cats to HFCS, I'm pretty sure half of the ring on the steering column bar snapped off. Should I be worried?

SouthArk370Z · 05-03-2016, 09:36 PM

If nobody comes up with a good answer, the FSM can tell you.

JesseG805 · 05-03-2016, 10:36 PM

This is below the drivers side intake, near the cat to header bolts.

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JesseG805 · 05-04-2016, 05:43 PM

Anyone?

PaulZ370 · 05-04-2016, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseG805

Anyone?

I would be VERY worried. Highly Recommend a trip to the Dealership to have this checked out and fixed. They don't put those on for looks....

Oh and ... Drive Very Carefully!

JesseG805 · 05-05-2016, 12:33 PM

I looked through the parts catalogue and cannot find it. My local dealer had no idea what it was. Go figure, off to another...

JesseG805 · 05-05-2016, 12:36 PM

Here's the top down view. All those shavings are most likely burnt pb blaster from me trying to kill that photo bombing demon bolt...

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2011_6Spd · 05-05-2016, 05:28 PM

It looks like a plastic bushing which might help take slack out of the steering wheel? I'd definitely try to get it replaced asap.

POS VETT · 05-05-2016, 07:33 PM

I'd venture a guess that it's part of the collapsible column mechanism. Whether it affects normal operation or otherwise, I have no clue.

loiro370z · 05-06-2016, 04:42 PM

don't look broke to me,
.if you look at the pict on ebay, the plastic cover 2/3 of the rod

Nissan 370Z Steering Column Extension BAR Shaft ROD Assembly 09 15 | eBay

JesseG805 · 05-06-2016, 07:24 PM

Oddly enough, I couldn't even find the part through the dealership. But you're right, it looks the same. I'll double check tonight to make sure it's not loose or anything. Thanks a ton guys, I really appreciate it. I hated driving like a grandma lol

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SouthArk370Z · 05-06-2016, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JesseG805

Oddly enough, I couldn't even find the part through the dealership. ...

Car manufacturers sell many "parts" as assemblies. You have to buy the whole assembly instead of being able to purchase the individual parts.

You might want to try Courtesy Parts. They seem to have a large selection of parts and have diagrams for IDing what you have.

05-03-2016, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	Plastic ring on steering column? While I was changing out my cats to HFCS, I'm pretty sure half of the ring on the steering column bar snapped off. Should I be worried?

05-03-2016, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	If nobody comes up with a good answer, the FSM can tell you. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-05-2016, 05:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
2011_6Spd Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 45 Posts: 124 Drives: 2011 370z 6spd sport Rep Power: 15	It looks like a plastic bushing which might help take slack out of the steering wheel? I'd definitely try to get it replaced asap. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver 6spd w/sport pkg 2008 Silver CBR600RR

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05-03-2016, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	This is below the drivers side intake, near the cat to header bolts. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

05-04-2016, 05:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	Anyone?

05-05-2016, 12:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	I looked through the parts catalogue and cannot find it. My local dealer had no idea what it was. Go figure, off to another...

05-05-2016, 12:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	Here's the top down view. All those shavings are most likely burnt pb blaster from me trying to kill that photo bombing demon bolt... Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

05-05-2016, 07:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3368	I'd venture a guess that it's part of the collapsible column mechanism. Whether it affects normal operation or otherwise, I have no clue.

05-06-2016, 04:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
loiro370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Beach/Sao Paulo Posts: 410 Drives: 11 nissan 370z Rep Power: 23509	don't look broke to me, .if you look at the pict on ebay, the plastic cover 2/3 of the rod Nissan 370Z Steering Column Extension BAR Shaft ROD Assembly 09 15 \| eBay

05-06-2016, 07:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	Oddly enough, I couldn't even find the part through the dealership. But you're right, it looks the same. I'll double check tonight to make sure it's not loose or anything. Thanks a ton guys, I really appreciate it. I hated driving like a grandma lol Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk