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AJ
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2013
12:19:54
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Guys: I just developed about 1 to 2 inch play in my steering wheel. That is the wheel can turn right or left about 2 inches and I can feel no steering. After that play, the steering works fine. What can cause it? Thx>>AJ
02 DAK V6 with 155K miles.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/10/2013
16:48:56
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Check the steering shaft to the rack. Chances are one of those
u joints is bad.
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95bmp10
Dodge Dakota
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9/11/2013
16:09:18
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I have a 99 V6 3.9 4X4 187,000 miles replaced my steering shaft all good after that. U Joints where shot on mine but being it's 1999 I'm oringinal owner I figured replace whole shaft.
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AJ
Dodge Dakota
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9/13/2013
12:03:03
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Is replacing those steering joints and expensive proposition?
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AJ
Dodge Dakota
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9/16/2013
13:09:22
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OK received a call from my mechanic. Apparently both tie rods on each side need replacement with an alignment afterwards. Was quoted $390 for the work. Hopefully I'm not being taken but this is a safety issue.>>AJ
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/16/2013
13:39:25
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That's a possibilty with that mileage.
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AJ
Dodge Dakota
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9/27/2013
09:54:19
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Unfortunately the tie rods didnt solve the problem. I checked the steering shaft and it rotates when I move the steering wheel the extent of the play so it seems like the issue is in the steering box. Anyone have experience with this issue?>>AJ
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/27/2013
13:13:29
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Did they change all inner and outer tie rods? If the slack is not from the ujoints then it is the rack. I'm at about 170k on my '00 and everything is nice and tight. Of course I've changed all the tie rods already.
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AJ
Dodge Dakota
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9/30/2013
07:05:03
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Daddio yes both inner and outer tie rods were changed on both sides. Can I expect the steering rack to go gradually or is this a safety issue?
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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9/30/2013
13:27:26
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If the rack ahs that much slack in it. I'd change it as soon as possible. One of the teeth on either the rack or pinion side could break and that would not be good. But before you do that check those ujoints on the steering shaft. Those usually wear out before the rack does.
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Horse
Dodge Dakota
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10/07/2013
17:26:53
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Be careful your steering shaft could fall apart leaving you with just the steering wheel.
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Hank
Dodge Dakota
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10/08/2013
18:41:38
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What a quality vehicle i tell you what!
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AJ
Dodge Dakota
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10/09/2013
12:05:16
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Took the vehicle to another mechanic who confirmed that the issue is the u-joints on the steering shaft. Having it replaced and hopefully that will solve the issue. Thx to all who provided constructive comments.>>AJ
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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10/09/2013
13:22:00
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I'm glad you decided to get a second opinion.
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