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mitchb
Dodge Dakota
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5/12/2004
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 Subject: clunking sensation through steering whee
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When I start or stop in my '99 5.2 4x4 Dak I get a "clunk" sensation through the steering wheel. Any thoughts?
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Dodge Dakota
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5/12/2004
15:01:50
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Check brake pads !
Then check ball joints -= if no grease fittings
they are crappy and don't last..
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daffydak
GenIII
5/12/2004
15:30:35
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yep check this out:
Popping Sensation/Noise In Steering Column While Turning
NUMBER: 19-05-99
GROUP: Steering
DATE: Jul. 23, 1999
SUBJECT:
Popping Sensation/Noise In Steering Column While Turning
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves repositioning the steering column on the steering column mounting brackets.
MODELS:
1997 - 2000 (AN) Dakota
1998 - 2000 (DN) Durango
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A popping sensation/noise can be felt and/or heard in the steering column during sharp turns (parking lot maneuvers).
DIAGNOSIS:
Start the engine. Rotate the steering wheel to the extreme right and then to the extreme left while monitoring for a popping noise or sensation. If a popping noise or sensation can be heard and/or felt in the steering column while turning, perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Start the engine.
Rotate the steering wheel so that the steering wheel is in an upside down position then remove the ignition key to lock the steering wheel in this position.
Remove the three screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column opening cover to the lower instrument panel reinforcement.
Using a trim stick or another suitable wide-bladed tool, gently pry the upper edge of the steering column opening cover. Pry just below the cluster bezel on each side of the steering column away from the instrument panel far enough to disengage the snap clip retainers from the receptacles in the instrument panel.
Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
Loosen the steering column attaching nuts.
Bounce the steering wheel lightly in a vertical motion to normalize the alignment.
Without influencing the new location of the steering column, tighten the passenger side rearward nut to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
Next, tighten the front driver side nut to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
Tighten the remaining steering column attaching nuts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
Tighten the upper intermediate shaft attachment bolt to 57 N.m (42 ft. lbs.).
Position the steering column opening cover to the instrument panel.
Align the snap clip retainers on the steering column opening cover with the receptacles in the instrument panel.
Press firmly on the steering column opening cover over the snap clip locations until each of the snap clips is fully engaged in its receptacle.
Install and tighten the three screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column opening cover to the lower instrument panel reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
Start the engine then, rotate the steering wheel back to its normal position.
hope that helps!
Dan
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daffydak
GenIII
5/12/2004
15:31:36
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if its not that then its probably the darn ball joints.... just like ? said....
Dan
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Dodge Dakota
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5/12/2004
21:57:04
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Over the last few months my truck has been doing the same thing, I have checked all of the suspension componets and all is fine. I grabed the steering shaft where it exits the column under the hood and there is some play there, my guess is the lower bearing on the column.
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sav
Dodge Dakota
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5/13/2004
10:20:33
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It is the steering shaft or the rack and pinion or both. I have seen this numerous times.
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mitchb
Dodge Dakota
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5/14/2004
09:46:05
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Had the steering column slip yoke checked as well as the front drive shaft. Passed safety inspection last week which would seem to rule out ball joints, breaks, etc.....HELP!
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mitchb
Dodge Dakota
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5/14/2004
10:02:24
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It doen't "clunk" when turning....only on acceleration and stops.
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Jeff
GenIII
5/14/2004
12:27:50
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dealer replaced my balljoints under my extended warranty a while back, and while they were working on it decided to look for other problems they can charge me for.
told me i need to have my Steering Intermediate Shaft replaced because there is some play in it.
told me it would take several weeks to get the backordered part. ?? several weeks? if it can wait several weeks, does it really need to be replaced at all? especially since i feel to "play" in the steering wheel, and no "play" when i grab the steering shaft from under the hood.
they said it'll be under my ext. warranty, but i still dont want to pay the $100 deductible if there isn't a need for it.
Jeff
'99 3.9 clubcab
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kelly
Dodge Dakota
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5/15/2004
01:36:12
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I too have the same problem i think, ihad a mechanic check the ball joints but he said they were all tight, then he checked the rack and said all was okay, but i noticed when going over bumps,if i pull on the steering wheel and pull down it does not do it at all, i do not know about turning as that feat is impossible,but i was wondering what could happen if you do not fix this problem.
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