[Shotimes] Vibration or picky...again (update)

[David Rosicke]

cmichaelo@optonline.net wrote:

Carrier bearing:
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Nor did I check the carrier bearing for the intermediate drive-shaft.

Dave, if this bearing is worn out, I should be able to measure that with a dial indicator, no? Do you know what the spec is? And I suppose it's a lot of work to replace that bearing, no?

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Get the whole shaft instead of just the bearing.  It's not too hard to replace that way.



Other clues:
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Here's two new clues to as what may be wrong. Hope you guys can help here:

1st clue - front right lateral rotor runout:


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No idea on that one!

 

2nd clue - turning resistance.

When driving, and especially right after start-up, there is a resistance in the steering wheel when reaching a specific point when turning left. You sort of have to turn harder to overcome the resistance. Once it's overcome you can continue turning normal. 

It almost feels like the steering wheel is locked at this particular spot. And it's impossible to steer "finely" when at this particular spot.

This problem appeared suddenly about 4 years ago. Could this be due to CV joints? Or is steering rack more likely culprit?
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If you have flushed your P/S fluid, there is a check-valve that has a hand in this.  It's on the SHOTIMES site, and there is a small filter next to that check-valve.


Dave R.