Now what? Play in the steering wheel.

[ericshup]

Long time lurker, first time poster!

Purchased a great 98 Yukon SLE 4WD (Stock, 138k) in January and I am trying to tighten up the play in my steering. I have replaced the Pitman Arm, Idler Arm, and the Steering Speed Sensor. These have made a considerable difference in the handling of my truck, but I still have some play left in the wheel.

It's really noticeable on the highway and even worse because I am stationed in Oklahoma (high winds). Any suggestions on what I should look at and or change next? sway bar, bushings, tie rods?

shup

 

[fyremanpat]

Tie rods

 

[big boy toy chevy]

does the 96 tahoe 2dr sport have the steering sensor (evo).........

 

[SunlitComet]

on 1997 and newer

 

[19Yukon97]

tighten the nut on the top of steering gear box. My steering wheel had alot of play in too... the gears move apart after a long while... fixed mine. steering wheel feels great now!

 

[big boy toy chevy]

ok thanks guys ........any ideas on how to get the steering back tight this truck is pain to drive its all over the road......was told the steering gearbox needed to be replaced $400+ idler arm and upper ball joint $200+ I can do the work just need to know what parts to replace

 

[19Yukon97]

try tightening the gear box. theres a nut on top... its actually got a nut with a allen head screw in it. tighten to the left i believe. drive it for atleast 10 miles or so then do it again if your not happy with the results. if it doesnt fix then go ahead and replace everything...

 

[big boy toy chevy]

thanks 19yukon97 will give it a try !!!!

 

[gulleyman]

Be sure to let us know how it turns out

 

[99 Hoe]

I replaced about everything, then replaced the intermediate shaft and solved the issue. $192 at dealer, couldn't find a suitable one aftermarket. The "rag joint" on mine was worn out, well heck, everything was worn out after 300k miles.. hehe