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If you have replace steering gear box in your 99 Suburban and still have steering wheel play Could it be caused by a loose joint in the steering column?
yes
How universal coupling works in automotive steering linkages?
A "U" joint is generally used in the steering column shaft between the wheel and the steering gear. This would be either the rack or the steering box.
How do you replace a Pontiac Fiero steering column?
There are two brackets that hold the steering column to the dash frame. Remove the bolts that hold the brackets to the dash frame. There is one bolt that connects the universal joint to the rest of the steering shaft. All these bolts are accessible under the dash. Beyond that you need to unplug the electrical, and also if you have an automatic, you need to disconnect the park innerlock cable from the column. (Easier after you have lowered the column out of place)
You have a 1991 Toyota Camry and the steering wheel has become very tight in the past 2 weeks. The steering fluid is full so is it the pump rack-pinion etc?
remove the lower steering column universal joint and check it for stiffness. if it doesnt twist easily on either of its axis, replace it. these cars have this problem often.
How come your 1991 Toyota Camry does not return in a straight line after you make a 90 degree turn?
remove the lower steering column universal joint and check it for stiffness. if it doesnt twist easily on either of its axis, replace it. these cars have this problem often.
I have a 1996 dodge ram 1500 how does steering column come loose from power steering box?
disconnect rag joint.
How do you stop the play in my mk3 fiesta steering column?
Where do you think the play is,it could be anywhere along the steering system.But try the ball joints on the steering rack,the u/v joint on the steering rack to steering column.And also watch for u/v joint on the inside of the bulk head on the steering column.and bearings on the steering column behind the steering wheel all points of wear.
What is the knock in the steering column in your 2004 Chevy Tahoe?
They had a problem with the steering column shaft slip joint, it was too sloppy. They have a replacement part to cure that problem available at the dealer.
How do you replace a Honda CR-V drive shaft universal joint?
drive universal jount
What things have an universal joint in it?
Drive shafts, PTO shafts, Steering shafts, Axle shafts,
Can a you joint on a steering column break apart?
most steering columns have a joint held togather with a rubber or neopreme flange and bolted togather, yes it can break Yes, they can break, especially after they are old.
When you accelerate you feel a knocking in the steering wheel and a squeaking sound from the floor board?
probably a universal joint. Or a cv joint depending on what is applicable to your car
