Date:         Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:12:28 -0600
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: (1) Knocking CV's (2) Ignition Switch Housing
Comments: To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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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