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Old 05-10-2014 | 04:11 PM
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Back Story on my Dodge:

2002 Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L V8 Love it to death

Problem: I have a steering pop/snap when turning both directions.

Recent work I've Done: Both CV Joints have been replaced and are in good condition. Both Hub assemblies have been replaced and are good all ball joints and tire rod ends are brand new as well, the rack and pinion has also just been replaced.


I have no clue what is causing the noise but it is killing me to hear it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old 05-11-2014 | 08:54 AM
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A long shot. Check to make sure the steering rack is torqued to spec.
Good Luck.
 
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Old 05-11-2014 | 10:10 AM
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when you had the rack out.. did you check the bushing in the steering shaft for the steering column .. and is it put back in the Center position?
 
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Old 05-11-2014 | 10:42 AM
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Sway bar bushings?
 
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Old 05-11-2014 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by chuck_hammer
when you had the rack out.. did you check the bushing in the steering shaft for the steering column .. and is it put back in the Center position?
Everything is in and torqued right I will check the bushings on the steering shaft out thanks
 
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Old 05-11-2014 | 09:10 PM
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x2 on sway bar or end links. Do you feel the pop in the steering wheel or just hear it?
 
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Old 05-11-2014 | 10:54 PM
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x2 on sway bar or end links. Do you feel the pop in the steering wheel or just hear it?
I just hear it
 
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Old 05-11-2014 | 11:04 PM
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Yeah def check those end links.They can make quite a racket. The bushings may be bad as well, they might look ok but that doesn't mean they're not shot.
 




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