My 99 Durango has started making a 'knocking' sound in the steering column.
It knocks about every 1/4 turn in both directions. This can also be felt in
the wheel. It almost sounds and feels like it is catching on something in
the column right under the wheel. I have taken off all trim and found
nothing. My mechanic found an old TSB that said to R & R the steering wheel
and all attaching hardware and re-torque to specs. This was done, but did
not help. Any other ideas?
Tom Lawrence - 29 Dec 2005 01:31 GMT
> nothing. My mechanic found an old TSB that said to R & R the steering
> wheel and all attaching hardware and re-torque to specs. This was done,
> but did not help. Any other ideas?
Inspect the intermediate shaft (shaft that runs from the steering box or
rack to the base of the column). The U-joints in that shaft can wear out,
causing slop, and the clunking that you're feeling.