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Hard steering on 2000 SLT, 4x4, 4.7 Liter

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Old 02-04-2013, 09:59 AM
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Ok. I think that was it. After I dumped a cup of 5-W30 on the lower knuckle of the shaft it gradually started to loosen up and now it steers normally.

If that's the problem, it will only be a temporary fix.
So is it a situation where I just have to keep greasing it every time it gets stiff or will I have to replace the shaft?
 
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Old 02-04-2013, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by tedanderson
So is it a situation where I just have to keep greasing it every time it gets stiff or will I have to replace the shaft?
Replace the shaft.
 



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