eREdge
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- Jun 20, 2018
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- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Vehicle Year
- 2002
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0L
- Transmission
- Automatic
hey guys, as the title suggest i have been dealing with some play in the steering wheel since i have owned the truck.
The problem doesnt affect my driving, i can move the Steering wheel about an inch side to side while driving without it moving the truck at all. My concern is something in the steering system has worn out and can fail at any moment and lose control while driving.
The previous owner had changed the Rack and Pinion to try and fix the issue and the suspension parts are about a year old and in excellent condition.
i can twist the steering shaft back and forth but it doesnt move when the steering wheel is locked. the steering wheel in the other hand, still has play while locked.
i have searched the forums and only came across this topic in early 90s and 80s Rangers with a steering box. i cant find the steering shaft at parts stores or rock auto. is changing the part as simple as unbolting the two bolts at each end? The service manual says i have to disconnect power steering lines and a bunch of other work.
Pics below of the steering shaft
https://ibb.co/zhS3Xyw
https://ibb.co/S6j0NDs
https://ibb.co/zN7Kyj2
https://ibb.co/qptpVgT
https://ibb.co/r6K1stH
The problem doesnt affect my driving, i can move the Steering wheel about an inch side to side while driving without it moving the truck at all. My concern is something in the steering system has worn out and can fail at any moment and lose control while driving.
The previous owner had changed the Rack and Pinion to try and fix the issue and the suspension parts are about a year old and in excellent condition.
i can twist the steering shaft back and forth but it doesnt move when the steering wheel is locked. the steering wheel in the other hand, still has play while locked.
i have searched the forums and only came across this topic in early 90s and 80s Rangers with a steering box. i cant find the steering shaft at parts stores or rock auto. is changing the part as simple as unbolting the two bolts at each end? The service manual says i have to disconnect power steering lines and a bunch of other work.
Pics below of the steering shaft
https://ibb.co/zhS3Xyw
https://ibb.co/S6j0NDs
https://ibb.co/zN7Kyj2
https://ibb.co/qptpVgT
https://ibb.co/r6K1stH