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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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2003 4X4 Steering problem

I just purchased a 2003 4X4 F250 Diesel. When going down the highway, I get a feeling of over steer. There seems to be a little steering wheel movement before the truck responds. I have checked the ball joints and they feel tight. The lowers are greaseable so I greased those. Someone has mentioned a steering sensor, but I haven't located that yet.

Any ideas guys would be appreciated. Thanks Jim
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Steering sensor? Maybe they meant a steering stabilizer?

Also, you may want to have your alignment checked. A bad caster angle can cause the steering to feel twitchy with no "on center" feel.
 
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Fixed caster and camber on 4x4. Can only check toe in. Haven't done that yet. Thanks for the reply. Jim
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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The caster and camber on a 4x4 can be changed by shims under the springs and eccentric bushings in the ball joints. Sounds like it is need of an alignment by a good alignment shop.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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How's the tire pressures? What tires?
 
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I would check the tie rod ends. I found it worked best with one person turning the wheel and another underneath to find the problem.
 
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If an alignment shop told you the caster and camber are fixed and cannot be adjusted, run away fast.
 
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Thanks Laredo. We were under it last night and it appears tight everywhere.
There appears to be some play in the steering gear box. I think I'll make an appoint at the Dealer and have it checked. Thanks Jim
 
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