Durango steering box?
02-22-2012, 12:06 PM
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So, everything's done. It works!
I moved from the garage to a parking apace, and I think I still heard the "pop" I was hearing before. Grrr...
But, I only put 2 of the steering box bolts back in cuz one was bent. I plan on replacing all 3 today with new ones.
Can a missing bolt let the box move enough for me to hear it? It's the top one.
Also...
I couldn't get my pitman arm bolted on as tightly on the new box as the old one. I can see in a pic above that there's space between the arm and box, and it's about as much space as I have, but I don't have as many threads sticking out the bottom. Is that cool?
Aaaand, when I reattached the steering shaft to the input shaft new box, I can still see some splines on the input shaft. It doesn't seem like the steering shaft joint/bolt thing is supposed to go all the way down. Is this correct?
Thanks for the help guys, I'm used to working on VW's...
I moved from the garage to a parking apace, and I think I still heard the "pop" I was hearing before. Grrr...
But, I only put 2 of the steering box bolts back in cuz one was bent. I plan on replacing all 3 today with new ones.
Can a missing bolt let the box move enough for me to hear it? It's the top one.
Also...
I couldn't get my pitman arm bolted on as tightly on the new box as the old one. I can see in a pic above that there's space between the arm and box, and it's about as much space as I have, but I don't have as many threads sticking out the bottom. Is that cool?
Aaaand, when I reattached the steering shaft to the input shaft new box, I can still see some splines on the input shaft. It doesn't seem like the steering shaft joint/bolt thing is supposed to go all the way down. Is this correct?
Thanks for the help guys, I'm used to working on VW's...
As far as the steering shaft - it should go all the way down on the input. It may take some "coaxing" to make it happen.
here's what mine looks like:
02-22-2012, 12:20 PM
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I've never owned a Jeep before, so I don't now if the steering should be tight as in the previous cars I've owned (Toyota's and Subaru's)
02-22-2012, 12:46 PM
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it means when you hit a bump, it will cause the steering to turn - not good
02-22-2012, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by apw5746
When you say bump steer, exactly what do you mean. I've never owned a Jeep before, so I don't now if the steering should be tight as in the previous cars I've owned (Toyota's and Subaru's)
I've never owned a Jeep before, so I don't now if the steering should be tight as in the previous cars I've owned (Toyota's and Subaru's)
02-23-2012, 07:23 AM
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Okay, thanks for the explanation. My situation is, which may or may not be bump steer, when I hit a pot hole or bump (speed one is the greatest example since I don't do major off road stuff), my steering wheel jumps rather harshly, but no turning as you state. I guess you could say shake, rattle, and roll. Is this just a truck/jeep thing? Based on what I've seen in other posts, am pretty sure it's not DW, as I've replaced the track bar, all ball joints & shocks, & lower sway bar link bushings, new BFG AT's all round, and a good alignment. It's possible I've not done enough, front end wise, to make it tighter.
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02-23-2012, 08:47 AM
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Thanks for the pic and reply dukie.
I don't see the input shaft in your pic tho...
When I slid the steering shaft (from the steering wheel) onto the input shaft on the new box, it went on pretty easily, but only to a point. There are still a few mm of splines visible on the input shaft on the box. I tightened the bolt just fine, and the whole thing seems very secure. But is it right?
Does anyone have a pic of the full assembly totally put together from the top? Like, looking down from where the air filter would be?
Thanks again...
I don't see the input shaft in your pic tho...
When I slid the steering shaft (from the steering wheel) onto the input shaft on the new box, it went on pretty easily, but only to a point. There are still a few mm of splines visible on the input shaft on the box. I tightened the bolt just fine, and the whole thing seems very secure. But is it right?
Does anyone have a pic of the full assembly totally put together from the top? Like, looking down from where the air filter would be?
Thanks again...
02-23-2012, 09:31 AM
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it's blocked in all the photos I have. I'm positive I managed to get mine to slide all the way onto the input shaft after a bit of swearing. If it's only out a couple mm though i dunno if i'd worry about it though...
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