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You REPLACE the WHOLE THING! Shaft, box and all!
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What if your 1998 town cars has troubles with the steering wheel it spins freely and the wheels will not turn What is the fix for this problem?
If the steering wheel spins freely but the wheels don't turn, the steering shaft (which runs from the steering wheel, into the engine compartment, and down to the steering box) probably came apart. Usually there are one or more joints in the steering shaft, to allow it to angle around obstructions in the engine compartment. It may be that the shaft separated from one of these joints. Find the steering shaft in the engine compartment and see if it's continuous all the way down to the steering box. Also see if when you turn the steering wheel, if the shaft turns also. If it doesn't, then there's a problem with the steering wheel's mounting to the shaft. At the steering wheel, the shaft is usually cut with a bunch of little notches, which the steering wheel hub slides onto. If these notches have gotten stripped, then the hub has nothing to grip, and the wheel will spin free without moving the steering shaft.
Gmc 1500 sierra that i have already taken to the dealership with some noise in the steering column it was the rr steering shaft that was inadequately lubed should i have them replace the shaft?
There is a recall on that item, they should fix it free.
How do you fix your 1998 jeep wrangler steering wheel squeak?
Grease the rubber boot that goes around the steering shaft as it goes through the firewall.
How do you fix Sticking Power Steering?
in ford f150 the u-jounts on the steering shaft get stuck. Use WD40 to help loosen them. Toyota camry's too!
How do you fix free play in the steering of a 1990 suburban?
It could be that your tierods are completely gone or the play is in the steering box .I have heard that there is a adjusting screw on the steering box to help with the play , but not sure .
2001 Outback is getting harder to turn the wheel Added power-steering fluid but did not fix it?
Steering rack worn? Power steering pump going bad? Worn steering or suspension components? Frozen steering shaft?
Why is there play in the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD steering wheel after replacing gear box and pitman arm and idler arm and new alignment?
The intermediate steering shaft is sloppy. You can fix it with lube (requires installing a zerk) or replacing it with the upgraded version now available from GM.
How do you fix the steering on a craftsman mower?
Remove the mower deck. Remove the phillips head screw at the end of the shaft underneath the mower. The releases your shaft from the bootom of mower. Remove steering wheel and remove shaft. Replace parts as needed.
How do you fix a 1988 Ford F150 power steering box that leaks below the adjusting nut on top?
If the power steering box is leaking below the adjusting nut, it is like that the seal is faulty. Replace the seal on the power steering box.
When I turn the steering wheel to the left the tires turn to the right?
The steering shaft on the car has been reversed somewhere in the middle. You would have to take it completely aprt to fix the problem.
Why does the steering box on your 1991 Ford F-350 only have power steering in one direction?
This happened to my van and it was the steering gear box. I had to replace it, i did it myself and it cost around 200. It took me 2 hour to fix.
What would cause 2001 Oldsmobile aurora popping sound in steering wheel front end shop can find nothing wrong steers perfectly but pops when turned left or right?
Good possibility its your intermediate steering shaft. Which is known as (ISS). It is a defective design by GM. GM is aware of the problem and has started working to correct it. there is a new steering shaft available from GM. Lubing it is only going to fix it for a shorter and shorter period of time. The only way to fix it for good is to replace the shaft with the updated one.
