Steering wheel pops out of sync after alignment
Sorry, had this posted in the Generation 3 thread by mistake:
Had my 2001, 4.7 4WD Dakota in for front end alignment 10 days ago. A few days later, the steering wheel was off-center, and I frequently hear a loud clunk coming from front end, accompanied by steering wheel position changing. This happens from a cold start\ backing up or going forward, or cranking tightly at slow speed, not at highway speeds. Took it back to mechanic who said the camber nuts/bolts are too rusted to unthread without blow torch treatment, and further said that the driver side bolts holding the upper control arm is slipping back and forth. I am not entirely convinced. The other day I sprayed white lithium grease over the bracket and took it for a drive. Afterwards, I could see no signs of slippage in the bracket holding those bolts. Any suggestions? Steering box? loose linkage somewhere? I am not a mechanic but I think I am being handed a line. My regular mechanic does not have alignment facilities in his shop, so I am at the mercy of others at this time. Will take it to him for a quick look first. Thanks in advance. |
Is the intermediate shaft slipping on the splines?
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Good question. I will ask that tomorrow and hopefully have an answer
Thanks |
Problem fixed. Turns out it was just the nut/bolt after all, Enough movement to cause the "clunk" A few days of sitting with WD 40 seemed to help.
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