Yes, I believe that is the shaft. I would expect some degree of play in
it, with the u-joint & telescoping section, but if it's worn, it'll be
excessive.
Tim knows someone who had the clunk and just removed the shaft and put it
back in, and it was silenced. If you're not under warranty, give that a
shot before looking for a replacement.
jay & dana wrote:
>
> Sorry for the 2 earlier "test posts" but I wasn't sure whether
> dakota-truck.net or buffnet.net worked. But apparently they both work so
> cool.
>
> Anyway I have a 97, 4x4 and just recently noticed the dreaded front end
> clunking.
> My question is, is the intermediate shaft the steering shaft that goes
> from the firewall (connected to the steering wheel of course) into the
> power
> steering pump? Checking today I noticed that when moving this shaft by
> hand under the hood there is a very slight play in it where it connects
> right
> into the P/S pump. Very little, but still noticeable. Could this amplify
> the feeling into the steering wheel itself? I also seem to notice it
> going
> around slightly bumpy corners while applying the brakes lightly. Any
> ideas or suggestions.
>
> Thanks again people for any response and/or advice.
> Jay
>
> Yes it is a 97, I bought it new but it only has 31000 Km's on it.
-- -andy andylevy@yahoo.com Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/ http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/ '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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