Thanks Steve, I am trying to get a feel for what this problem is, because I
am sure that my dealer will tell me its normal or that they can't replicate
the problem. Love my Dakota, hate the dealers in Baltimore.
-John
----- Original Message -----
From: "steve preston" <steve239dak@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 9:56 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Brake/front end problems
> John,my 99 Dak has the same pop in the steering wheel
> when it is turned very slightly.I don`t think it could
> be any intermediate shaft causing it,mine sounds like
> it is coming directly from the wheel itself.(Unless
> they use the intermediate shaft right up near the base
> of the steering wheel)? Steve P.
> --- John Burgan <jburgan3@home.com> wrote:
> > Has anyone heard of this problem? In the last
> > couple of weeks the retaining
> > spring on the outside of my left front brake caliper
> > has come off twice.
> > Luckily it has popped off at the top,and the bottom
> > has stayed put so that
> > it is going "with" the wheel while moving forward. I
> > hate to think what
> > could have happened if the bottom had popped out and
> > gotten stuck in the
> > spokes of the rim. I have an appointment next week
> > to have it looked at,
> > just wondering if anyone else has had this happen.
> >
> > Also, I have a clunk/snap in my steering column
> > while turning or while
> > applying slight pressure to the wheel to hold my
> > lane on the road, is this
> > the intermediate shaft problem that I remember
> > hearing about a couple of
> > years ago or could it be the ball joints? TIA
> >
> > -John
> > '00 RC 4.7L 5spd 2wd
> >
>
>
> =====
> Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport
3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
>
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