Steering Pulling (Grabbing, Jerking)

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Jun 10, 2006 | 12:28 AM

teg2_nv

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Steering Pulling (Grabbing, Jerking)

I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and can tell me what it is.

This seems to come and go, getting progressively worse. After coming out of a turn (usually sharp) it feels like one of the wheels is out of alignment. I have to keep the steering wheel about 45 degrees off center and then all of a sudden it will swing back in the opposite direction (While the steering is turned 45 degrees the power steering pump is louder than usual). I have checked both the tie rods and the ball joints for play they seem to be fine. My thoughts are possiblty a hub locking, brake grabbing, u-joint (in the front axle), power steering pump or maybe even the tie rods or ball joints.

If any one could help it would be much appreciated.

2000 F-350 DRW 4x4 7.3L PSD

Jun 13, 2006 | 05:46 AM

BigF350

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I am guessing it is your steering box binding up...

Could well be wrong though.

Jun 13, 2006 | 06:21 AM

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Raise the front of the vehicle off the ground and chk for binding in the steering components.
You can chk front hub/axles by trying to turn them by hand at the u-joints behind the knucles.
Rich