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i have some play in my steering, i've replaced the steering sector,tie rods, track bar and ball joints. i'm about to replace the the intermediate shaft so my question how much should this move by twisting it when the engine is on. the knuckles are pretty rusted. the steering wheel moves as well and the both knuckles. if this is normal would this get greater while driving down the road. i have a problem with my truck wanting to go from side to side. i have a 98 dodge ram 4x4 360
ok well i've tried those links and adjusted the steering. nothing has changed. i'm about ready to give up it's just a pain to drive with the loose steering. only thing i can think of is the intermediate steering shaft.
The intermediate shaft needs to be checked for sure, it could be bad along with the gear box. If you tried the adjustment to the box and it didn't help, then the box is most likely toast.
Just have some one in the truck (without it running)turn the wheel left to right a couple inches, while you look at it. Pay attention to the ujoints and the slip joint. Also watch the box and see if the input shaft is twisting a lot without any pitman arm movement.