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Don
Dodge Dakota
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9/15/2003
11:41:43
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I have a 1992 Dakota 4x4 with the 3.9L.
I've had the same problem mentioned here with my starter doing the click, click, clik start thing. The local dodge dealersip told me it was the "starter contacts" in the solenoid. I decided to do the work myself, and remove the started/solenoid unit to work on it. My Haynes manual said to disconnect the "steering shaft" to get at the starter from above, and I can't get at the starter from below becasue of the front differential. But I can' get the steering shaft apart. I removed a pin and clip from the shaft and it slid a little in each direction when tapped, but I can't get it apart to to get at the starter!
Anyone have any suggestions for disconnectiong the steering shaft (Like which direction it slides?)
Thanks,
Don
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TimG
Dodge Dakota
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9/15/2003
15:47:58
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Unbolt the u-joint thats on the steering box, unbolt the steering shaft (inside the cab) and unbolt the bearing where it goes through the floor. Then it will slide enough to come out. Lock the steering wheel in place too so you dont mess up the clock spring alignment.
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Don
Dodge Dakota
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9/15/2003
16:19:33
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Thanks TimG,
I thought the U-joints were not bolted, but rather had pressed pins through the joints?
I looked at it and I couldn't unbolt anything at the joint itself. Maybe I'll take another look at it. Do you have a 92 Dakota too?
Thanks,
Don
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TimG
Dodge Dakota
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9/15/2003
18:36:59
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Mine is a 1997 4x4, theres a bolt on the u-joint side closest to the box. It might be different on yours though. I have a 95 but its a 2wd it may be different also. is yours a rack or a stering box ?
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rigby38
Dodge Dakota
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9/15/2003
19:57:30
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i took the rubber piece off from the wheel well to get to mine. it was a whole lot easier than taking all that stuff apart.
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Don
Dodge Dakota
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9/16/2003
12:57:56
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Mine is steering box, not Rack & pinion. thanks for the tips on going through the wheel well, I'm going to have a look when I get home today!
Does the rubber splash guard unscrew/unbolt/unclip? ANy quick suggestions when I'm removing the splash guard?
Thanks guys,
Don
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