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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 11:38 PM
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Unhappy Steering Problems ???

I have a 96 F-250 4x4 that vibrates when you turn. You can hear it in and out and feel it in the steering wheel. I have looked around and can't find anything wrong its not rubbing anywhere I have greased every zerk I can find and still does it. The ujoints look great. HELP it does it when you turn either way. Nothing looks bent or anything out of the ordinary.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:08 AM
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Steering Problems ???

Jack up each front wheel and spin it, noticing any speed-related vibration. Your wheel bearings are probably dry & toasted. Check out these pics and click on them to read the captions.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:25 AM
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It runs really smoothe down the road though. It only vibrates when turning left or right like at an intersection. Its been doing it a while so I need to get it fixed cause I am a little iritatedof it And have never torn a hub a part before. Anything else to look for?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:55 AM
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A blistered tire, worn tie rods or ball joints, loose lug nuts, loose U-bolts on the rear axle, ...
 
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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You might want to make sure your hubs aren't locked (manual hubs) or maybe you have an auto hub that is broken. They are really bad about breaking. At least from what I have seen.
 
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