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OctaveCircle 03-31-2012 07:46 AM

:thumbup: Liking this thread! though i dont have this problem will be doing the procedures before it happens!!!!

b3oty 04-01-2012 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nezarnuaimat (Post 872511)
Can't wait :2thumbs:

Me neither

SlickGT1 04-01-2012 06:06 PM

Guys. Open hood. Look on the drivers side. You see the steering column shaft coming out of firewall, follow it toward front and you will see the steering joint. Lube that up.

nezarnuaimat 04-10-2012 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 872672)
Guys. Open hood. Look on the drivers side. You see the steering column shaft coming out of firewall, follow it toward front and you will see the steering joint. Lube that up.

I could not locate the steering joint. any photos or drawing please?

SlickGT1 04-10-2012 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nezarnuaimat (Post 873756)
I could not locate the steering joint. any photos or drawing please?

I will try to remember to snap some pics.

petener999 04-10-2012 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nezarnuaimat (Post 873756)
I could not locate the steering joint. any photos or drawing please?

Look at page 2 post #12.

nezarnuaimat 04-12-2012 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by petener999 (Post 873769)
Look at page 2 post #12.

I think that the steering joint you're talking about is part on the steering lubrication fluid cycle, and it already has fluid path inside. Is that correct?

If not, then how can I grease it? is there a specific nipple for this?

petener999 04-12-2012 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nezarnuaimat (Post 874050)
I think that the steering joint you're talking about is part on the steering lubrication fluid cycle, and it get oil inside. Is that correct?

If not, then how can I grease it? is there a specific nipple for this?

Go to any auto parts store and buy a can of Liquid Wrench, then sprays it ON the steering joint. Remember to turn your wheel right/left a few times.

nezarnuaimat 04-12-2012 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by petener999 (Post 874051)
Go to any auto parts store and buy a can of Liquid Wrench, then sprays it ON the steering joint. Remember to turn your wheel right/left a few times.

Ok pal, I got your point now. I'll need to remove the under-engine cover, and spray the fluid on the steering joint to get rid of dirt. Is that all?

But I'm in doubt if this could solve the tightness.

Is there other ideas? (excluding oil level / replacing pump/ tire pressure).

Thanks.

petener999 04-12-2012 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nezarnuaimat (Post 874053)
Ok pal, I got your point now. I'll need to remove the under-engine cover, and spray the fluid on the steering joint to get rid of dirt. Is that all?

But I'm in doubt if this could solve the tightness.

Is there other ideas? (excluding oil level / replacing pump/ tire pressure).

Thanks.


You don't need to remove anything, just open your hood look down to the right side of your engine bay, and you will see the steering wheel shaft and joint.

"I'm in doubt if this could solve the tightness."

I had the same issue with my steering wheel tighten up and a few sprays of Liquid Wrench no more tightness. Try it! You'll thanks me later.


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