Turning Issue
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Turning Issue
I wanted to ask if anyone else has had problems with steering issues with their trucks. When I am turning hard over either way, I feel like the tires are hitting the leaf springs. kinda like a grind/bounce feel in the steering wheel. The tires are 285/75/16, so only wider than stock tire size. I turned the wheel all the way over one way and got down from the truck to feel if the tires were hitting the leaf springs, but they don't seem to be. Might this be a large problem? It just started today. Thinking of getting it looked at, but the shop I'd like to take it to is closed until Tuesday next week. Any ideas before I go to a shop? Thanks guys.
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I guess I was tired yesterday. It's an 06 F350 crew, 4x4, srw. I bought the truck used and so as far as I know, no suspension mods. I'm going to pop the hood to check power steering fluid level and get under her to check for any leaks or if anything is loose. I had the ball joints replaced within the last couple of years and they shouldn't need to be replaced. Thanks for any help.
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I have this same issue on a hard left turn on a stock 04 F250 CC SB SRW. I was thinking hub seize or axle joint. I have to replace my steering links first though to eliminate that as they are obviously bad. I'm curious how to troubleshoot the axle joint as well.
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This concern wore me out until I realized my exhaust downpipe was tweaking and touching (the vibration made it feel like a rubbing or grinding)...almost like a bad Wheel hub assembly. Check this...easy fix if that's what it it.
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Hmmm, I'll have to check this. That's what mine sounds like a groaning/grinding.
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I got new brakes yesterday and will try driving the truck today, wife wanted to drive the truck home after the brakes were installed. I just want to see how it feels after this fix. I'm hoping it wouldn't be anything major. When I had the ball joints replaced a couple of years ago I was told that everything else looked fine in terms of steering the suspension components. With the issue I'm having, it would be noticeable only in the winter. I thought it was snow or ice build up in the wheel well, but now that it's happening when there isn't any snow, It's my guess it is a warning sign that something might be needing some attention. I was going to be buying tires this fall and I figured I would go back to stock size tires to see if this might help. My thinking is that it could be hubs or steering box. I was told in the past that with larger than stock tires the steering components would wear more quickly due to additional weight of the larger tires. That was factor in my decision to go back down to the stock tire width. I am hoping I have time next week to have it looked at when the shop opens back up. I will let you all know what I find as I move through the process of elimination.
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Ok, got an update. I had to take the truck to a shop twice for them to find the problem. I was told that my 4x4 transfer case had 4 high engaged and that was causing the noise when turning. They let me know that I need the transfer case solenoid motor replaced. In case anyone else has this problem I had the following symptoms: noise from front end when making turns both right and left-this was when turning hard over, decrease in fuel mileage, bump/rubbing feel in steering wheel when turning. I let the shop owner know that when I was researching this online that I came across a number of recommended issues that would cause this, but none related to the transfer case. Just called the local dealership to get a quote on the solenoid, $565. Might anyone know if this is just an unplug and unbolt part that can easily be replaced or is it a part that requires removing the transfer case, checking this, that and the other?
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The transfer case being stuck in 4 high shouldn't affect the steering unless the front hubs are also locked in. Have you checked the front hubs to see if they are in auto or locked?
The transfer case shift motor is bolted onto the driver's side of the case. It is not difficult to replace, if that is what it needs.
The transfer case shift motor is bolted onto the driver's side of the case. It is not difficult to replace, if that is what it needs.
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Ok, got an update. I had to take the truck to a shop twice for them to find the problem. I was told that my 4x4 transfer case had 4 high engaged and that was causing the noise when turning. They let me know that I need the transfer case solenoid motor replaced. In case anyone else has this problem I had the following symptoms: noise from front end when making turns both right and left-this was when turning hard over, decrease in fuel mileage, bump/rubbing feel in steering wheel when turning. I let the shop owner know that when I was researching this online that I came across a number of recommended issues that would cause this, but none related to the transfer case. Just called the local dealership to get a quote on the solenoid, $565. Might anyone know if this is just an unplug and unbolt part that can easily be replaced or is it a part that requires removing the transfer case, checking this, that and the other?
Here is a link for the part you need, allot cheaper than ford, with lifetime warranty...
http://Www.1aauto.com/1a/transfercas...15/432142/2006
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Big Inch, I think the hubs were trying to lock or partially locked and that was causing the noise and feel. Also made the truck run more inefficiently - noticed the mileage per gallon decrease due to it being in 4 high. Thanks for all the input fellas. Now time to find the time to get under there and try to fix. Thanks. I will update when it is fixed.