Weird steering problem. NEED HELP

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04-30-2014, 08:08 AM

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dave1123

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You may have lost a snap ring causing a cap to come out.

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04-30-2014, 08:33 AM

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ill take a look I just hear no noise

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04-30-2014, 08:57 AM

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would there be noise?

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04-30-2014, 10:18 AM

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Not really. It just feels like it's in part-time 4WD.

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04-30-2014, 10:34 AM

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ill check it and im also experiencing a new problem the engine is starting to die when it idels and is very hard to start

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04-30-2014, 10:42 AM

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That could be the Idle Air Control being dirty. Also check the vacuum hoses to the MAP sensor and the CCV.

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04-30-2014, 10:50 AM

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could the fuel rail be dirty ? I changed all those sensors and nothing changed it also spits and shutters when I start it up but goes away 2 min and runs good

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04-30-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bustedback

There's your problem. The viscous coupler is the cause of your goofy steering.

FAWK. I have this problem too. Thanks for the info. God there are so many parts on this vehicle that I have to fix I'm wondering if I made a grave mistake buying one of these as a beater/project.

I've seen many swap threads and I'll check them out, but is it truly more cost effective if you're having a shop do all the work? I don't have access/the time/skill to wrench on this.

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