Steering Wheel Doesnt Move

[SlammedLs400]

the steering wheel in my '94 Ls400 will not move up or down it makes a gear grinding sound but it does move in and out. i thought it could be the steering motor, but i dont really know. does anyone know what it could be or how to check the motor?

[Threadcutter]

Slam:

Start here:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...31entry181731

Hope this helps, I think this is it!