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#9 of 28 re recall forignition/park interlock by slickwilliedj Feb 18, 2008 (11:58 pm)
just received a recall notice from chrysler safety recall g28 anybody else get this notice? Have you had the work done?
#10 of 28 Dakota Steering Issue by jdietz Mar 08, 2008 (8:26 pm)
My 1987 Dakota, (RWD, 3.9 Litre V-6) Has developed a steering issue - there is not resistance at the steering wheel - It spins far to freely. Another way to describe it would be to say it is as If I have too much power steering. a flick on the steering wheel and it spins to the end of its' range. Is there some kind of sensor? Is the problem in the rack, or in the pump? Has anyone experienced this problem? Thanks Replies to this message: kenwalker55 (Jul 03, 2008 9:14 am)
#11 of 28 2000 dakota steering noise by ronbo77 Apr 15, 2008 (4:58 pm)
it makes a clunking sound turning left or right corners. but not sitting still? had alignment done also , all good there. i can feel it below my feet. Replies to this message: dustyk (Apr 15, 2008 6:56 pm) ronbo77 (Apr 16, 2008 6:00 pm) dustyk (Apr 19, 2008 7:09 am)
#12 of 28 Re: 2000 dakota steering noise [ronbo77] by dustyk Apr 15, 2008 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: ronbo77 (Apr 15, 2008 4:58 pm) You feel it in your feet, but do you feel it in the steering wheel?   When you had the alignment done, did they check the tie rods and ball joints for wear?   Regards, Dusty Replies to this message: ronbo77 (Apr 16, 2008 6:00 pm) dustyk (Apr 19, 2008 7:09 am)
#13 of 28 Re: 2000 dakota steering noise [dustyk] by ronbo77 Apr 16, 2008 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (Apr 15, 2008 6:56 pm) tierods, links, shocks all new . ball joints still tight also. no i don't feel it in the steering wheel. Replies to this message: dustyk (Apr 19, 2008 7:09 am)
#14 of 28 Re: 2000 dakota steering noise [ronbo77] by dustyk Apr 19, 2008 (7:09 am)
Replying to: ronbo77 (Apr 16, 2008 6:00 pm) Hmmm. Well, I suppose it could be an A-arm bushing or maybe a lose steering gear rack. Niether would be a common problem, though. The intermediate steering shafts were known to get lose, but you'd feel that in the steering wheel.   You might have an issue in the steering gear rack itself.   Regards, Dusty
#15 of 28 slugish steering by kjh9 May 12, 2008 (10:18 am)
I have been reading your forum on steering problems, I just bought a 04 with 73000 miles on a real clean truck but have noticed that the steering is alittle hard and at times does not want to come back to center, from what I have read it sound like eather a pump or the steering colum double steering joint. I have read that it could be a pump presure sensor. There is a slight squeek in the steering wheel that is not always in the same location I don't know if this is related or not it doesn't always accure. but the slugish steering is constent. Are there any other posiblities for this problem I'm taking it into the shop on Wensday? Replies to this message: cbdaddy (May 21, 2008 6:14 pm) kenwalker55 (Jul 03, 2008 9:20 am)
#16 of 28 Re: slugish steering [kjh9] by cbdaddy May 21, 2008 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: kjh9 (May 12, 2008 10:18 am) kjh9 - I have the EXACT same issue with my steering on my 04 Dakota. I have a brand new rack and still have some random hard steering. Did you get yours fixed? What was the cause and remedy? Please email or respond if you have more info. cpbolhotmail.com   Thanks, Chris Replies to this message: kenwalker55 (Jul 03, 2008 9:20 am)
#17 of 28 Re: Dakota Steering Issue [jdietz] by kenwalker55 Jul 03, 2008 (9:14 am)
Replying to: jdietz (Mar 08, 2008 8:26 pm) Your problem is a stuck valve in the pump more than likely but it could be the rack but I doubt it.The best fix is to replace the pump with a rebuilt unit.JMHO
#18 of 28 Re: slugish steering [cbdaddy] by kenwalker55 Jul 03, 2008 (9:20 am)
Replying to: cbdaddy (May 21, 2008 6:14 pm) Take about 8 ounces of fluid out of the pump and put the same amount of marvel mystery oil and this should help.You can get it at any parts store or even Wally World

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