What was the problem with my 1997 GMC Chev?
What was the problem with my 1997 GMC Chev?
It was very unnerving. I thought maybe my tires were bad but that wasn’t the problem. The problem was that in 1997 they started putting an Elctronic Variable Orifice (EVO) sensor on the steering shaft to determine how much power steering assist it should provide.
How to fix steering wander on a GMC Chev?
Inside the truck near the bottom of the steering shaft is a nut and bolt for you to remove. Then push the bottom part of the steering linkage into the engine area. Up the shaft you will find the EVO with 3 clips holding it in. Unplug the EVO and lift the clips with a small screwdriver to release the EVO – Don’t beaks the holding clips!.
What are the common causes of steering problems?
Bottom line is, you need to track down the root cause of the problem before you begin to fix poor steering performance. We’ve covered oversteer and understeer as separate issues, but we’ve included 10 other common steering problems and their likely causes below.
What causes a shimmy in the steering wheel?
Shimmy is basically the wobbling of your front wheel on its steering axis, leading to a distinctive side-to-side shake at the front end of your vehicle. Possible Cause #1: Uneven or low tire pressure. Possible Cause #2: Loose steering gear or linkage. Possible Cause #3: Loose ball joints.
Why does my steering feel loose in my GMC Truck?
Going straight down level road, truck will seem to dart slightly one way or the other. I talking slightly. Just correct with the steering wheel but seem like it has lost any feel. Steering wheel has alot of play; truck doesnt react as well when you turn. Effort seems about normal.No weird noises. Could pump be going or would that cause stiffness?
Bottom line is, you need to track down the root cause of the problem before you begin to fix poor steering performance. We’ve covered oversteer and understeer as separate issues, but we’ve included 10 other common steering problems and their likely causes below.
Shimmy is basically the wobbling of your front wheel on its steering axis, leading to a distinctive side-to-side shake at the front end of your vehicle. Possible Cause #1: Uneven or low tire pressure. Possible Cause #2: Loose steering gear or linkage. Possible Cause #3: Loose ball joints.
What causes steering to wander from one side of the road?
Problem: Steering Wander. Wander is a vehicle’s tendency to to drift from one side of the road to the other. Possible Cause #1: Mismatched tires or uneven tire pressure. Possible Cause #2: Linkage binding or insufficiently lubricated.
