Re: Steering wheel 'click'

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Thu Aug 09 2001 - 15:54:54 EDT


Worn intermediate shaft. Just had mine replaced a couple weeks ago. I probably
have the same shake you've got as well, had my wheels balanced, and rotated, and
brakes checked, all came out clean. Steering wheel doesn't move much, if at
all, though.

"(MAGNUM S/T)" wrote:

> Ok, I realize over the web diagnosis is sometimes tricky, but before I drag
> the S/T to the dealer, I'd like to bounce yet the latest problem of the
> group:
>
> Upon braking and moreso upon accelerating quick I get what feel like a short
> pop in the steering wheel. Not something you hear, but something that is
> 'felt' while holding the wheel. It feel as though when there is a quick
> change in the momentum of the truck, something is loose and moves slightly.
> I realize this could be anything, and I am still experiencing a slight
> rythmic shake on the highway (even though I have had the wheels balanced and
> aligned TWICE). Is this latest popping feel in the steering wheel indicative
> of a particular type of problem??? Tie-rods maybe??
>
> Thanks



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