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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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hard to steer excursion

I have an 01 excursion diesel and I have a hard time keeping it going straight or going smoothly through a corner.

Feels like a dead spot in the steering. I keep having to correct then it oversteers the other way. Can I adjust the steering box, and how? What's the deal with the redhead steering box? How much is one?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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Do a search on these forums for "adjust steering box" and it will give you pictures and instructions on how to take the slop out. Try that first...
 
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Don't rule out your PS pump and check your belt tension. Try synth oil for the pump also.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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I'll do that.
Brent, did running synthetic help steering stability?
 
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New ball joints and a leveling kit along with alignment solved my problems.
 
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