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The outer tube is secured by the allen screws. There is a bearing towards the top end in the switch housing which supports the inner shaft. There is a crinkly metal ring around the shaft that takes up a small gap (and I understand is designed to make it more difficult to over-ride the steering column lock). The outer tube and inner shaft do not touch electrically (or the horn would sound all the time). The bottom end of the shaft has the rubber coupling to the steering box. If this is cracked it would explain the lack of support for the shaft. It could also leave you with no steering! It is made of rubber and fabric; there is no metal connection (hence the horn needs a wire to connect the shaft and the steering box for the horn earth). So, check the outer tube and switch housing for movement, the nut on the shaft for tightness and the rubber coupling for integrity. If all seems OK, you will have to dismantle the top end to find out why there is excessive movement (some move a bit anyway). Dave. UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/ ------ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe