Steering Stabilizer Replacement?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Land of Taxes
Yes. Youtube it.
Year, make, model and mileage please.
Its something that a seasoned wrench could show you. Not easily described on line but Ill try. Crawl under it. Have someone in the cab turning the wheel back n forth with short heavy strokes with engine on so power steering is working. There should not be any slop in the linkages.
The ball joints need to be checked a different way. Jack up truck enough to get a 6' 2x4 under the tire. Lift up and down on 2x4 simulating chassis deflection while someone looks at the ball joints for abnormal movement....
There I tried. Keep in mind there are some safety concerns you need to watch out for while jacking any vehicle...wheel chalks, jack stands etc...If in doubt or above your abilities take it somewhere good like a commercial type truck chassis shop and have it inspected(not a chain store). There is other items you need to look at too. Steering box, leaf spring perches and pins(if equipped) etc...
Year, make, model and mileage please.
Its something that a seasoned wrench could show you. Not easily described on line but Ill try. Crawl under it. Have someone in the cab turning the wheel back n forth with short heavy strokes with engine on so power steering is working. There should not be any slop in the linkages.
The ball joints need to be checked a different way. Jack up truck enough to get a 6' 2x4 under the tire. Lift up and down on 2x4 simulating chassis deflection while someone looks at the ball joints for abnormal movement....
There I tried. Keep in mind there are some safety concerns you need to watch out for while jacking any vehicle...wheel chalks, jack stands etc...If in doubt or above your abilities take it somewhere good like a commercial type truck chassis shop and have it inspected(not a chain store). There is other items you need to look at too. Steering box, leaf spring perches and pins(if equipped) etc...
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Nope, not at all...............band-aid.
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