What causes steering to dart?
There are many common causes of vehicle darting, but typically it is due to a partial seizure in the steering system. This can be any part of the steering system including the steering gear, king pins, universal joints and even poorly lubricated turntables.
What causes steering box failure?
A bad or failing gearbox is typically caused by lack of proper lubrication and service. The excess heat causes metal-on-metal contact and thus creates a loud grinding noise when you turn left or right.
How to fix loose steering on Chevy Tahoe?
The only real PITA was getting at that locknut and adjuster. The trans cooler lines run right over top of the gearbox so it was not only hard getting the nut loose (constant flipping the open end wrench over and occasionally switching to the closed end box side), but getting the allen wrench in there was a PITA as well. Nice!
When do I need to replace my steering gear box?
Your steering gear box transfers the steering wheel’s position to the steering linkage that turns the wheels. You may need to replace your steering box if you notice a grinding noise, burning oil smell, leaking power steering fluid, or have difficulty turning the steering wheel while driving.
Why does my Chevy Tahoe steer like a new truck?
In my case it was as simple as a loose steering gear box. At 86K miles on a heavy vehicle I can see it needing adjustment sometime in the vehicle’s lifespan. So today I took about 10 minutes total and made two separate adjustments to the gearbox and it steers like a new truck. A warning/disclaimer though.
Can a loose steering gearbox destroy a car?
A warning/disclaimer though. If done incorrectly this can destroy your steering gearbox. I know this from experience on a used vehicle I purchased about 20 years ago that had this adjustment done prior to me owning it.
The only real PITA was getting at that locknut and adjuster. The trans cooler lines run right over top of the gearbox so it was not only hard getting the nut loose (constant flipping the open end wrench over and occasionally switching to the closed end box side), but getting the allen wrench in there was a PITA as well. Nice!
Your steering gear box transfers the steering wheel’s position to the steering linkage that turns the wheels. You may need to replace your steering box if you notice a grinding noise, burning oil smell, leaking power steering fluid, or have difficulty turning the steering wheel while driving.
In my case it was as simple as a loose steering gear box. At 86K miles on a heavy vehicle I can see it needing adjustment sometime in the vehicle’s lifespan. So today I took about 10 minutes total and made two separate adjustments to the gearbox and it steers like a new truck. A warning/disclaimer though.
A warning/disclaimer though. If done incorrectly this can destroy your steering gearbox. I know this from experience on a used vehicle I purchased about 20 years ago that had this adjustment done prior to me owning it.