Funny, my 2K R/T (December 99 build) has this problem. There is a TSB on
it. Whine loud enough if under warrany, and they will change it out.
Otherwise live with it. Just annoying.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Rhoades <jrhoad01@win.org>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2002 11:20 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Intermediate shaft?
>
>I have a '97 Dakota Sport CC 5.2L 2x4 with tilt streering and had the same
>problem with the clunking sound on turns. I had to have the steering column
>replaced to the tune of $500 (not covered under warranty...ouch). It turns
>out the column they put is a different design from the original '97 model.
A
>engineering change took place in 2000 model run. You can tell by the shape
>of the shift lever. I think there are problems with the 97-99 steering
>columns.
>
>With the new column installed I couldn't believe the difference in steering
>feel, it was MUCH more precise. The dealer said that the column bearing
went
>bad and get this..it could "sieze up". I asked the dealer why a recall
>hasn't been issued if the steering wheel could freeze up while driving. He
>could not come up with a answer, sounds like bs to me. It was replaced at
>60K and I have not had any problems since then and the truck now 80K miles
>on it. It's been a good truck except for that part going bad.
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