Bernd,
I had this problem a few months ago, turned out to be the pitman arm. It
was actually not all that badly worn. I had my roommate turn the wheel back
and forth while I laid under the front end (make sure your wife isn't mad at
you before doing this ;) and watched the pitman arm bounce all over.
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Jon Smith-------Raleigh,NC-------ICQ: 9720504
'95 318 auto CC 4x4 3.90 31" A/T's
JBA headers, dual glasspack, 14x3 FABM
F&B Stage I TB, MSD 8.5's, self-moded intake
MP SBEC, 180 degree thermo, ASP crank pulley,
16" Hayden elec. fan 0-60mph in 6.3
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----- Original Message -----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 1999 10:26 PM
Subject: DML: Knocking noise coming from steering
> Need some help with this one:
>
> I've noticed a slight "knocking" noise in the steering wheel that only
seems
> to be happening when I turn the wheel. Doesn't happen when driving
> straight. I've checked the upper and lower ball joints, end links,
> tie-rods, steering coupler and joints, sway bar mounts, wheel bearings
(just
> wiggled the front tires), and the rack. Everything is tight and I can't
> seem to find where this is coming from.
>
> I remember someone talking about this (TSB?) a while back but can't seem
to
> find the email thread. Does anyone know of this or actually have the TSB
> anywhere?
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch
> Pflugerville, TX
> 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT/CC - 2WD
> http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
> bernd@texas.net
> ICQ: 39320084
>
>
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