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Steering Click HELP

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Ace115, Nov 14, 2019.

  1. Nov 14, 2019 at 3:18 PM
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    Ace115

    Ace115 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys, a few days ago I began to have a loud click from the steering components somewhere. I can sort of feel it in the steering wheel when it happens. Problem is that it’s very inconsistent and when I want to “make” it do it so I can see what’s happening,it won’t do it. Anyone had something similar.
     
  2. Nov 14, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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    Perhaps a CV issue?
     
  3. Nov 14, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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    Is there a way to test that?
     
  4. Nov 14, 2019 at 3:57 PM
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    Go to an empty parking lot... have a friend walk beside the truck while you drive and turn lock to lock.
     
  5. Nov 14, 2019 at 4:01 PM
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    I did that last night. We couldn’t make it do the click while I was walking alongside.
     
  6. Nov 14, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    Were you turning the wheel lock to lock?
     
  7. Nov 14, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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    Yes. My son was turning the wheel lock to lock while I was walking alongside. Then we jacked up the front end in the driveway and did the lock to lock turning again. I can’t make it do it when I’m watching. About to just start throwing parts at it.
     
  8. Nov 14, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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    Post a video... that would be good for us to help diagnose your issue.
     

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