Olphart
Member
Im having similar problems with my 97 k3500 . Did centering the pitman arm take care of the problem?
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I Got steering issues
- Thread starter bison
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bison
Well-Known Member
What problem do you have??
I had no more problems since i disconnected the EVO on the steering collum,.. just centering the pitman was not enough.
EVO was effed. Seems to be a common problem on GM vehicles.
I have a new one on the shelf, i'm just to lazy to put it in.
I had no more problems since i disconnected the EVO on the steering collum,.. just centering the pitman was not enough.
EVO was effed. Seems to be a common problem on GM vehicles.
I have a new one on the shelf, i'm just to lazy to put it in.
Olphart
Member
Every since I had the front end rebuilt and aligned I have no stability in the steering and I have already unpluged the evo at the pump
NVW
Well-Known Member
Has the steering damper ever been changed?
Olphart
Member
dont believe it has one have to go check Never had a problem until I noticed front tire ware and had the lower bushings replaced then I felt like I needed a semi on each side of me to keep it in a lane . never had that problem before that. them I started checking the front end myself and had everything replaced because it was all loose. its been checked and aligned by three different shops and they all say everything is tight and in aligned. still wanders all over the road and hold on with two hands when you go around a corner
bison
Well-Known Member
No telling from here what is going on but it could be the steering box or the pump or it might just need a oilchange/flush.
Could be a hose too if the lining has seperated and blocking oil flow.
Could be a hose too if the lining has seperated and blocking oil flow.
NVW
Well-Known Member
Are the tires in good shape? Possible damaged tire cord.
I would also check the rear leaf spring U bolts.
I would also check the rear leaf spring U bolts.
Olphart
Member
NVW brand new mitchlin LTX A/T tires that was my first thought but i have them on other vehicles and they work just fine. I have also been thinking about the rear end being loose
Could the brake booster have an effect on it I know the accumulator doesnt work
Could the brake booster have an effect on it I know the accumulator doesnt work
btfarm
America First!
Tell your alignment shop what is happening. It could be your caster is off. That will make it wander.
Sent from my SCH-I535
Sent from my SCH-I535
bison
Well-Known Member
You bet it could.
Big T
Well-Known Member
WTF is an EVO?
Olphart
Member
Has to do with electronic assist through a solenoid in the ps pump and a sensor on the steering column
bison
Well-Known Member
EVO,..... Electronic Variable Orifice.
it electronically varies the PS effort based on steering wheel position.
With other words an other useless device that has apparently no other uses than to cause near accidents if/when it fails and to generate revenue for GM and the dealers.
it electronically varies the PS effort based on steering wheel position.
With other words an other useless device that has apparently no other uses than to cause near accidents if/when it fails and to generate revenue for GM and the dealers.