Welcome Guest. ( logon | register ) | ||||||
|
|
|
| Topic Tools | Message Format |
Author |
| ||
KERR Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help So i got the new stabilizer today in the mail, and went to put it ona few min ago. It looks to be the same size but i havent checked the parts numbers. If it works i dont care if its the same or not, However when i reached up to put the socket on the stabilizer nut on the drivers side the hole sway bar moved. It will move a good 2 inches up and down. Thats not normal is it? If not then how do i tighten it up and is it suppse to be level when i do? The pictures before are of it up and down. just by turning it with my hand. (100_1305up.JPG) (100_1306down.JPG) Attachments ---------------- 100_1305up.JPG (22KB - 11 downloads) 100_1306down.JPG (22KB - 11 downloads) | ||
#62809 | |||
Author |
| ||
4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | RE: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help Kerr, turning the rear tie rod around its own axis is normal - its supposed to have that flexibility. Up and down would be bad news. However, I see that the left boot is cracked open (at least that how it appears in the pic) - that's bad. The boot is there to keep grease in and dirt out. To keep the moving parts happy. You'll need to replace it. Now, if the tie rod is turned very easily by hand and even has a little play up and down, then you need to replace the end asap. Otherwise no hurry. | ||
#62812 - in reply to #62809 | |||
Author |
| ||
roughneck Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: UK, Germany & USA Vehicle(s): 270 cdi.300 GD 300 GE.lwb 300 GE.swb. Disco 2 Posts: 4398 | RE: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help Harald is right of course, a twisting motion around the axis of the ball joint is normal, I would check the other end now. | ||
#62906 - in reply to #62809 | |||
Author |
| ||
KERR Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help thanks guys, i put it on today and it works fine! it took out all my shake, but i still have it when i hit the brakes, So... i guess now its time to start looking for rotors and brake pads. I did notice that i have a leak in the trans, where the plug goes in the side. I cleaned around it to mke sure it was not for my 60K mile service that i had i done about 5 k miles ago. After i cleaned the mud i tried to push the plug in more to see if it was loose. It started dripping fluid out like a leaky sink. Im not at home so but ill post more info tomarrow with pictures. | ||
#63040 - in reply to #62809 | |||
Author |
| ||
PolishEagle Regular Date registered: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Vehicle(s): 2003 G500; 2002 CLK55 1981 380SL; 2007 R320 Posts: 66 | RE: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help Harald, IF you can actually see a rip in a rubber boot, you had a very innocent childhood and listened to Momma, because for the life of me, I can't see it even with my glasses on! Hahaha | ||
#63812 - in reply to #62809 | |||
Author |
| ||
4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | RE: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help Ken, yes, I always listened to Mama. served me well. I do see a crack in Kerr's boot. Even crawled under my G to check whether I was dreaming. Nope. Wide awake. (crack.jpg) (no-crack.jpg) Attachments ---------------- crack.jpg (41KB - 7 downloads) no-crack.jpg (57KB - 8 downloads) | ||
#63821 - in reply to #63812 | |||
Author |
| ||
EuroTruck Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Oakwood, Georgia - USA Vehicle(s): 2012 Audi A4 Avant S-Line, 2015 Ridley NOAH SL Posts: 518 | My juvenile moment of the day. Ken,
As a secondary test of your vision and your Mother's rearing skills, do you see any cracks in the photo below?
This photo sponsored by the "say no to cracks in your tie rod end boots" council.
-Sean P. Edited by EuroTruck 2/14/2007 11:27 PM | ||
#63826 - in reply to #62809 | |||
Author |
| ||
KERR Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help Actully i checked the boots. they are not torn, That is a fold in the boot, the dark black is the cleap part of the boot. Thanks for the tips on what to keep an eye on though. When i the bar is tilted back the "tear" close up and it looks like haralds. | ||
#63891 - in reply to #62809 | |||
« View previous thread :: View next thread » |
|
|