When I step on the break ...
#11
02-18-2008, 06:37 PM
RE: When I step on the break ...
Your rotors are worn out.
If a tie rod gets to the point where the wheel shakes bad, get ready for a crash event.
If a tie rod gets to the point where the wheel shakes bad, get ready for a crash event.
#14
02-18-2008, 07:40 PM
RE: When I step on the break ...
I notice that its like 1/4 inch loose right on point A on picture attach, looks like inside on the Steering Gear Assembly.
Some guy told me Rotors, is that right? to buy this part what should I be looking for? whats the right name if possoble part #.
Is not the Steering Gear Assembly it self right ?
I'm sure its not the brake rotors if you mean that, because when I brake it doesn't shake. Its when the van are stoped I check the wheel with my hands and I see that its little lose the whell, When I look under its loose inside the Steering Gear Assembly .
Some guy told me Rotors, is that right? to buy this part what should I be looking for? whats the right name if possoble part #.
Is not the Steering Gear Assembly it self right ?
I'm sure its not the brake rotors if you mean that, because when I brake it doesn't shake. Its when the van are stoped I check the wheel with my hands and I see that its little lose the whell, When I look under its loose inside the Steering Gear Assembly .
#15
02-19-2008, 01:50 AM
RE: When I step on the break ...
there are ball joints (tie rod end assembly, on your picture) on both ends of the steering rack.
check both ends (I explained procedure above) for freeplay. usually, only one of them is faulty and then you have something to compare.
if the freeplay is bigger on one side then another (in fact, therer shouldn't be any freeplay), that ball joint needs replacement.
also, it is mandatory to optically allign your front wheels after mounting new ball joint.
check both ends (I explained procedure above) for freeplay. usually, only one of them is faulty and then you have something to compare.
if the freeplay is bigger on one side then another (in fact, therer shouldn't be any freeplay), that ball joint needs replacement.
also, it is mandatory to optically allign your front wheels after mounting new ball joint.
#16
02-19-2008, 02:04 AM
RE: When I step on the break ...
ORIGINAL: jquinones
I notice that its like 1/4 inch loose right on point A on picture attach, looks like inside on the Steering Gear Assembly.
Some guy told me Rotors, is that right? to buy this part what should I be looking for? whats the right name if possoble part #.
Is not the Steering Gear Assembly it self right ?
I'm sure its not the brake rotors if you mean that, because when I brake it doesn't shake. Its when the van are stoped I check the wheel with my hands and I see that its little lose the whell, When I look under its loose inside the Steering Gear Assembly .
I notice that its like 1/4 inch loose right on point A on picture attach, looks like inside on the Steering Gear Assembly.
Some guy told me Rotors, is that right? to buy this part what should I be looking for? whats the right name if possoble part #.
Is not the Steering Gear Assembly it self right ?
I'm sure its not the brake rotors if you mean that, because when I brake it doesn't shake. Its when the van are stoped I check the wheel with my hands and I see that its little lose the whell, When I look under its loose inside the Steering Gear Assembly .
it's placed just underneath that ruubber harmonic (A section on your pic) and it's a bit of a fuss to replace.
you need some knowledge of machanics and some tools to be able to DIY, so go to the service and tell them about your problem.
I don't know the name of that specific part.
#17
02-19-2008, 09:07 PM
RE: When I step on the break ...
You can only change the outer tie rod ends on that van, if the inner tie rod ends are defective, the steering rack has to be replaced.
Outer tie rods are easy to change.
Use "Moog" brand parts, they are identical in size to old parts. Some replacement parts sold by dicount auto parts stores are made in China, they are smaller in size, use a different size nut(smaller). They will work, but an alignment will be mandatory.
Outer tie rods are easy to change.
Use "Moog" brand parts, they are identical in size to old parts. Some replacement parts sold by dicount auto parts stores are made in China, they are smaller in size, use a different size nut(smaller). They will work, but an alignment will be mandatory.
#19
03-07-2008, 03:00 AM
RE: When I step on the break ...
ORIGINAL: jquinones
"I WONDER" it is exactly like you describe, it’s this ball joint that goes inside.
"I WONDER" it is exactly like you describe, it’s this ball joint that goes inside.
now tell me. is it true that you had to replace the whole tie rod, or just the inner ball joint?
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