91' E350 steering & Noise problems
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91' E350 steering & Noise problems
I have an E350 Econoline van (135,000 miles) that has had loose steering since I purchased it in 94'. It has recently become much worse.
I've replaced the power steering pump and hoses that were leaking very badly and starting to make a noise (leaking and noise now gone but still have loud crackling (like metal grinding on metal) when turning the steering wheel, think it is in the steering linkage), replaced the shocks but thats it as far as the steering/suspension goes.
The front passenger side tire is wearing very badly on the outside
Do I need to replace the steering linkage or just some of the parts or could it be something else?
Thanks for your help? I can fix most anything myself once I know what it is, knowing what to fix is another question.
Kim
I've replaced the power steering pump and hoses that were leaking very badly and starting to make a noise (leaking and noise now gone but still have loud crackling (like metal grinding on metal) when turning the steering wheel, think it is in the steering linkage), replaced the shocks but thats it as far as the steering/suspension goes.
The front passenger side tire is wearing very badly on the outside
Do I need to replace the steering linkage or just some of the parts or could it be something else?
Thanks for your help? I can fix most anything myself once I know what it is, knowing what to fix is another question.
Kim
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I have narrowed this problem down to the "steering shaft flange and flex coupling", question is how difficult are these to change for the average do it yourselfer?
Looks like I need to drop the steering gear to do this, is that correct? If so do I need to bleed the PS pump? Is there anything here that I really need to be careful with or that is really difficult?
Their is a lot of play here when the flange moves before it makes contact with the pins on either side and starts the wheels a turning. Looks like the pins are worn about 1/4 on each side or about 1/2 way through and the flange opening on both sides appear worn so they are bigger than they should be.
Thanks for your help
Kim
Looks like I need to drop the steering gear to do this, is that correct? If so do I need to bleed the PS pump? Is there anything here that I really need to be careful with or that is really difficult?
Their is a lot of play here when the flange moves before it makes contact with the pins on either side and starts the wheels a turning. Looks like the pins are worn about 1/4 on each side or about 1/2 way through and the flange opening on both sides appear worn so they are bigger than they should be.
Thanks for your help
Kim
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Yes this year still has the kingpins.
Alas the rag joint has been changed out, I finished it up yesterday, yes I did have to drop the steering gear slightly. No more loosey goosey steering, it's as tight as my............ never mind I think you get my drift.
Thanks boyz, it's all straight as an arrow now for me.
Alas the rag joint has been changed out, I finished it up yesterday, yes I did have to drop the steering gear slightly. No more loosey goosey steering, it's as tight as my............ never mind I think you get my drift.
Thanks boyz, it's all straight as an arrow now for me.
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