Yup, saw the same thing on my '97 4x4. I just figured that it was a
"feature" of recirc ball power steering which is always "ragged on" in
the press as having poor "on center" feel...
Craig
>-----Original Message-----
>From: dhannu@centuryinter.net [SMTP:dhannu@centuryinter.net]
>Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 1997 2:56 PM
>To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
>Subject: Re: '97 Steering Question
>
>> I drove a friends '93 4x4 and it has a similar feel to my 97. It doesn't
>> really wander, but the steering doesn't want to return to center from a
>> slight inclination. This may give the feel of wandering. If I set the
>> wheel in a straight line, the truck continues in a straight line. If I
>> give it a slight turn, it stays that way.
>>
>> My guess is a combination of the 4x4 front end, mud tires and
>> steering/suspension stiffness from being brand new. In 4500 km I have
>> noticed no unusual tire wear.
>
>That's what I've noticed with my new '97 also, that there is a little
>'slop' in the steering. I don't know if a wheel alignment would help
>this, but I'll probably ask for an alignment next time I bring it in for
>service.
>
>-Dave
>
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>D.J. Hannu dhannu@CENTURYinter.net
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