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Yes I did (the fluid). The sound appears to be coming from the pump and you can feel it in the wheel while turning it. It’s loud enough to hear it outside but actually is louder in the engine compartment. This is abnormal noise. My Fords always had a little noise but not this bad. The steering is also harder when it does this. Appears to also be intermittent, more present than not tho. Hope this gives a better explanation. I’ve also read something about pressure hose ware or routing that I mentioned above may be the cause by a mechanic. A new tuned hose is the fix. I’m debating trying that, they’re around $58. I’m just wondering if a rack is worth the chance as well. Thanks again.
That was what I was referring to for the small plastic cylinder type electronic device on the fire wall with the small PCV hoses. Thanks for giving me the correct name. One more item, is it actually necessary to have the EGR valve operational, except for emission control ? Engine performance or gas mileage effected ? I never really thought so. Hope that makes sense. As I stated some people run their vehicles with them completely removed. Thanks for your comments.
That was what I was referring to for the small plastic cylinder type electronic device on the fire wall with the small PCV hoses. Thanks for giving me the correct name. One more item, is it actually necessary to have the EGR valve operational, except for emission control ? Engine performance or gas mileage effected ? I never really thought so. Hope that makes sense. As I stated some people run their vehicles with them completely removed. Thanks for your comments.
[quote=”ukrkoz” post=121286]If you take a BRAND NEW axle and secure shaft in vise, you can hand pull CV joint back-fore. They are designed to have linear expansion for turns, when angular change causes length change. Hub and transmission secure axle in place but otherwise it moves, longer-shorter.
To me, it does not make any sense to blame this on axle, unless something was physically dislodged inside the CV joint itself, or debris got inside and were covered over with boot. And now that debris is forcing one of the rollers to move in sinusoidal pattern, causing tire wobble.
It’s actually quite easy check. Jackstand front end securely, start the engine and engage D. Get a helper and get front wheels to half way decent speed. Visual inspection of how vertical tires rotate should show wobble – or none.
SECURELY is the key word, of course. Many tire shops and such will not even charge you for quick jump onto one of their lifts….[/quote]Not to waste any board space I replied with a quote this time. I was hoping the movement of the axle when I was removing it was normal. I figured it was to the fact you had stated. I can look for further issues since I do know some of the things to look for on front end suspension issues. I just was asking to be sure. Great answer.[quote=”ukrkoz” post=121286]If you take a BRAND NEW axle and secure shaft in vise, you can hand pull CV joint back-fore. They are designed to have linear expansion for turns, when angular change causes length change. Hub and transmission secure axle in place but otherwise it moves, longer-shorter.
To me, it does not make any sense to blame this on axle, unless something was physically dislodged inside the CV joint itself, or debris got inside and were covered over with boot. And now that debris is forcing one of the rollers to move in sinusoidal pattern, causing tire wobble.
It’s actually quite easy check. Jackstand front end securely, start the engine and engage D. Get a helper and get front wheels to half way decent speed. Visual inspection of how vertical tires rotate should show wobble – or none.
SECURELY is the key word, of course. Many tire shops and such will not even charge you for quick jump onto one of their lifts….[/quote]Not to waste any board space I replied with a quote this time. I was hoping the movement of the axle when I was removing it was normal. I figured it was to the fact you had stated. I can look for further issues since I do know some of the things to look for on front end suspension issues. I just was asking to be sure. Great answer.(How long do you think the boots were split) Not too long. A month or two, if that. I check them pretty much every time I change the oil. The grease had spun on the inner wheel & tire on both sides, still fairly fresh. I’m still going to pursue this further, when it gets a little warmer. I don’t have a garage heater again, yet. Thanks for your comment.
(How long do you think the boots were split) Not too long. A month or two, if that. I check them pretty much every time I change the oil. The grease had spun on the inner wheel & tire on both sides, still fairly fresh. I’m still going to pursue this further, when it gets a little warmer. I don’t have a garage heater again, yet. Thanks for your comment.