On 26 Oct , 2023, at 2:28 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > (1) Developed a slight knock in the rear of my van. Speed of knock varies > as wheel speed varies. Pretty sure it's a CV going/gone bad. Just don't > know which side it's on. Is there a way to definitively diagnose this and > on which side as opposed to having a rear brake knocking problem(which I > have seen before). I really don't want to tackle this and dismantle things > just to have a look unless I can positively identify the problem and get > replacement parts on hand first. I would appreciate any input on this > issue. Find Yourself a nice big empty parking lot & drive around in it swerving heavily left & right & see if 1 direction makes more clunking than the other ~ > > (2) Replaced ignition switch housing with new because the steering column > shaft was loose in the bearing bearing. The bearing itself was > non-replaceable it appeared. Within 6 weeks the steering column shaft is > loose again from apparent wear and the aluminum//pot metal housing must be > replaced again. Would appreciate any input on this issue. Is You possibly be in need of 1 of these > > > > Thanks |
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