?? about steering problem after front end work
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?? about steering problem after front end work
I replaced the following:
Upper Control Arms (grease fittings)
Lower Ball Joints (grease fittings)
Pitman Arm (NO grease fittings)
Idler Arm (NO grease fittings)
**had front end alignment done right after job.
When I drove my truck away from the tire shop that did the alignment, I notice that things felt different with the steering. It felt tight, if i turned the steering wheel to the left, the steering wheel stayed left. Ditto to the right. The steering wheel did not pop back to center. Also, a slight pull to the left is almost a constant. The alignment report showed everything within normal range.
So my question is, could it be that the pitman arm is too tight and I also did not grease the pitman arm as it did not have a grease fitting? Or could it be the idler too tight and needing grease? Or other?
Thanks,
John
2001 F-150 Lariat 4x2 5.4
Upper Control Arms (grease fittings)
Lower Ball Joints (grease fittings)
Pitman Arm (NO grease fittings)
Idler Arm (NO grease fittings)
**had front end alignment done right after job.
When I drove my truck away from the tire shop that did the alignment, I notice that things felt different with the steering. It felt tight, if i turned the steering wheel to the left, the steering wheel stayed left. Ditto to the right. The steering wheel did not pop back to center. Also, a slight pull to the left is almost a constant. The alignment report showed everything within normal range.
So my question is, could it be that the pitman arm is too tight and I also did not grease the pitman arm as it did not have a grease fitting? Or could it be the idler too tight and needing grease? Or other?
Thanks,
John
2001 F-150 Lariat 4x2 5.4