possibly rack issue?
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10-03-2009, 02:31 AM
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possibly rack issue?
Ok, so now this issue has happened to me twice while on some washboard roads. I thought I would share and hopefully get some insight.
After hitting a washboard road and having the truck get some major hopping going on I will hit the regular road again and notice that I can't hardly steer. It is almost impossible to turn right or left (like something is wedged in place). Once I make a full right or left turn (good arm workout and almost feels like i am going to snap the steering wheel) the steering comes back just as before. Steers like normal again.
Any ideas what is going on here? This has happened both before and after my leveling kit and new struts (though I know it shouldn't be related). I would hate to be off road quite a few miles from my house and not be able to steer back home.
Thanks guys. You always provide such good insight.
After hitting a washboard road and having the truck get some major hopping going on I will hit the regular road again and notice that I can't hardly steer. It is almost impossible to turn right or left (like something is wedged in place). Once I make a full right or left turn (good arm workout and almost feels like i am going to snap the steering wheel) the steering comes back just as before. Steers like normal again.
Any ideas what is going on here? This has happened both before and after my leveling kit and new struts (though I know it shouldn't be related). I would hate to be off road quite a few miles from my house and not be able to steer back home.
Thanks guys. You always provide such good insight.
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10-03-2009, 03:29 AM
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From the service manual-
Hard Turning or Momentary Increase in Turning Effort:
1) Tire pressure. / Adjust tire pressure
2) Low fluid level. / Fill to proper level
3) Loose belt. / Adjust or replace
4) Low pump pressure. / Pressure test and repair as necessary
5) Internal gear leak. / Replace gear
And remember, Chrysler recommends only ATF+4 (transmission fluid, NOT power steering fluid) for the steering system in your truck.
While you have the front tires off, I'd check the steering linkage, as well as suspension, for any thing that appears wrong.
Hard Turning or Momentary Increase in Turning Effort:
1) Tire pressure. / Adjust tire pressure
2) Low fluid level. / Fill to proper level
3) Loose belt. / Adjust or replace
4) Low pump pressure. / Pressure test and repair as necessary
5) Internal gear leak. / Replace gear
And remember, Chrysler recommends only ATF+4 (transmission fluid, NOT power steering fluid) for the steering system in your truck.
While you have the front tires off, I'd check the steering linkage, as well as suspension, for any thing that appears wrong.
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10-03-2009, 04:11 AM
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i hit mud alot and the belt skips and i dont get steering until it dries. so if your on dry roads than its unlikely that your belt is slipping. i would double check your fluids. doubt its anything hardware or else it would do it full time. pull the boots back on the rack and cycle your suspension to see if the tie rods bind.
you can eliminate most issues based on the fact that you said it only happens after crazy roads. things like tire pressure, pump pressure, and fluid level would cause full time act up....i think
i hit mud alot and the belt skips and i dont get steering until it dries. so if your on dry roads than its unlikely that your belt is slipping. i would double check your fluids. doubt its anything hardware or else it would do it full time. pull the boots back on the rack and cycle your suspension to see if the tie rods bind.
you can eliminate most issues based on the fact that you said it only happens after crazy roads. things like tire pressure, pump pressure, and fluid level would cause full time act up....i think