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Relf
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2009
08:13:04
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My steering seems a little sloppy and I don't see anything in the Haynes manual about making an adjustment on the steering box.
This Summer I changed out some tie rods that were shot, power steering pump is new, ball joints seem alright.
'98 Dakota V6 4X4 with nearly 300K miles.
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well
Dodge Dakota
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11/23/2009
04:27:10
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Have you checked the rag joint?
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Relf
Dodge Dakota
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11/23/2009
13:32:37
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Sounds like a joke, but I'll play along.
Okay, what's a "rag joint"?
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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11/23/2009
13:40:42
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Steering Shaft Coupling, it connects the steering shaft from inside the truck to the rack or steering box. It's a flexible joint and they do wear out.
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well
Dodge Dakota
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11/23/2009
15:15:18
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daddio has explained it as best anyone could.
As you can see was no joke at all.
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Relf
Dodge Dakota
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11/23/2009
23:45:29
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Dang, I thought it was a joke like muffler bearings or something.
Okay, good one, I'll check it out.
Thanks guys.
relf
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well
Dodge Dakota
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11/24/2009
15:20:48
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When you get a chance give us an update. If you can't find the joint or still unsure let me know. I can try and get a picture and post it somewhere.
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relf
Dodge Dakota
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11/29/2009
19:00:02
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I looked under the hood and found the rag joint. I grabbed the steering shaft and twisted it back and forth and the joints seemed fine.
Does anybody know what the adjustment screw/nut on the steering box is for? Haynes manual doesn't show what it is for.
relf
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dakownr
Dodge Dakota
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11/29/2009
20:20:22
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Have you checked the pitman arm? I have a '96 that at one time had so much play i could move the steering wheel 5-6 inches without actually turning the vehicle.(!) I had just changed the ball joints and inner and outer tie-rod ends. It ended up being the pitman arm. The joint in it was so worn that it would rattle around...yikes! After I replaced that, my steering felt like new.
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Forseti
Dodge Dakota
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12/01/2009
10:49:29
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Its been a while since ive worked on the steering system on a 1998 4X4 but if I remember correctly you do not have a rack & pinion like a 2wd. You have a steering gearbox. If you look at it you will see a sort of setscrew with a pinch nut around it. Keep the screw from turning and loosen the pinch nut. now turn the screw clockwise about a half turn and re tighten the pinch nut. check the play in your steering ... it should have gotten better ...
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relf
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12/01/2009
20:59:49
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That's what I hoped it was. Years ago I used to play with old VW bugs and that's how you would take the slop out of the steering box.
I'll give it a try and let you know how it turned out.
relf
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Matthew
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4/12/2010
21:39:22
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My 2000 dodge dakota sport has alot of play in the steering...when I move the steering wheel back and forth it is making a clunking noise..while I am driving down the street I feel it grabbing
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Bobbyj
Dodge Dakota
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4/12/2010
23:32:59
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Your ball joints need replacing, make a appointment with your local Dodge Dealer.
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