What causes steering wheel to wander at high mileage?
You’ll see and hear excessive movement. LOOSE: Minor adjustment to the clearance of a high-mileage steering box can tighten up the steering. LOOSER: Worn tie-rod ends let the wheels wander, making steering vague.
What does it mean when your steering line is too far apart?
This condition is commonly referred to as dog tracking. Technically this occurs when your vehicle’s “thrust line” and centerline are too far apart. On vehicles with solid rear axles, the thrust line is perpendicular to the rear axle.
When did I start having steering wheel problems?
I bought a 2008 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab 4WD Laramie in November of 2008. Soon after the purchase I started feeling some slack in the steering wheel while turning and in curves on the highway. I took it to the dealer ship and they replaced a couple of steering part, but it did not cure the problem.
What can I do to get my steering back to normal?
Replacing coil springs or adjusting torsion bars can bring alignment back into specs. WOOF! Even if the front wheels are perfectly aligned and tires properly inflated, you may still have to steer constantly in one direction or the other to keep the vehicle going straight up the road.
You’ll see and hear excessive movement. LOOSE: Minor adjustment to the clearance of a high-mileage steering box can tighten up the steering. LOOSER: Worn tie-rod ends let the wheels wander, making steering vague.
This condition is commonly referred to as dog tracking. Technically this occurs when your vehicle’s “thrust line” and centerline are too far apart. On vehicles with solid rear axles, the thrust line is perpendicular to the rear axle.
Do you have steering issues after an hour of driving?
The kids in the back seat are screaming for Dramamine, and you’re fatigued after only an hour of driving. There’s no doubt about it–you definitely have some steering issues.
Replacing coil springs or adjusting torsion bars can bring alignment back into specs. WOOF! Even if the front wheels are perfectly aligned and tires properly inflated, you may still have to steer constantly in one direction or the other to keep the vehicle going straight up the road.