Loose steering column on a 1991 s10 blazer. help?

There are 4 bolts around a ratchet ball and gear mech. that come loose due to holding the wheel as one gets in and out of the vehicle. It is a tedious job, to pull the column (you do not have to completely remove the column but almost) and tighten the bolts. I will tell you to do a search for steering column knuckle repair, you will find a site with pictures and detailed instructions. I will search also, and post the site here for you when I find it. I had the same problem and used that site for instructions to repair mine. I just can not find it right now... Hope this helps Fix Ya up.

To Remove:

1. Open the glove compartment.
2. Lift the tab to allow the glove compartment to swing down.
3. Use a flat bladed tool to release the flasher from the harness connector.
4. Remove the flasher.

To Install:

1. Connect the harness connector to the flasher.
2. Secure the flasher with the retainer.
3. Swing the glove box up to the normal position.

the wiper switch just pulls out with a little force you only need to pull the steering wheel if you are removing the turn signal switch.

You have small universal joints on the steering column, One under the dash and the other/others under the hood. try lubing the ones under the hood do this while turning the wheel back and forth. try it a couple of times and see if it gets rid of your problem. if it did you will still need to replace the universals at some point in the near future

The rod connects the ignition cylinder to the starter/ ignition switch on the bottom of the column.

Yes they will interchange, the parts for each are the same part numbers..

It is rather complex but it can be done at home. It will also require special tools. The haynes manuals do cover this repair I believe.

If it is only doing this in overdrive lock up, tap the brake if it quits see a transmission man your torque converter might be bad

they make a tool to push the plate down you can get at autozone

i own a 1991 chevy blazer myself but my problem is opposet of yours my back lights stay on well i went underneath the dash board an i look up underneath my steering column an i saw to components one was to my cruise control an the one in back of it was to my back lights an i moved this around an to my surprise my light swork good now but now my speed odometer doesnt not work an my gas gauge am my oil aa water gauge my power windows dont work an niether my a/c or heater defroster im jus wondering if i need to move this component alittke more to the left or right yesterday everything worked hmmmm