RE: RE: Re: Knocking noise coming from steering

From: Jason@Sarah
Date: Fri Sep 10 1999 - 15:05:41 EDT


Rack and pinion was made availible on the 4X4 models begining in 99.

Jason

Uhhh...Dude? My 98 is equipped with rack and pinion.
Cale

Jason@Sarah wrote:
>
> Actually rack and pinion was not availible untill 99.
>
> Jason
>
> I don't see shocks on that list... the top nut on the shock coming loose
is
> very common on the Rams, don't know if it could carry over to the Dak's..
>
> also the steering shaft is a problem with Dodges... so much so that
Borgesen
> makes a beefed up replacement that's popular with the Rams after they've
> replaced 2 or 3 under warranty (but I've never had the problem).
>
> You've got rack-and-pinon, so it can't be the pitman arm...
>
> good luck,
>
> Gary Shook
>
> >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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