pwebb Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 My steering wheel clicks and pops randomly when driving. My mechanic told me the steering knuckle (the u-joint) is busted. He said it involves a big tear down to get at the steering column. I just paid a bunch of money for all new struts, and I am planning to put them in myself to save some in labor, and I really don't feel like giving more money away to a garage. Is the steering knuckle u joint easy to access, or is this something better left to a mechanic?The big question is whether or not my car is safe to drive? Could the u joint fail completely, leaving me with no steering at all? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 if you had a broken leg, would you walk around on it? I'd get it done ASAP bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 My steering wheel clicks and pops randomly when driving. My mechanic told me the steering knuckle (the u-joint) is busted. He said it involves a big tear down to get at the steering column. I just paid a bunch of money for all new struts, and I am planning to put them in myself to save some in labor, and I really don't feel like giving more money away to a garage. Is the steering knuckle u joint easy to access, or is this something better left to a mechanic?The big question is whether or not my car is safe to drive? Could the u joint fail completely, leaving me with no steering at all? ←If that u joint fails you would not be able to steer. hmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwebb Posted June 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 I haven't heard much in the way of these things completely giving out...but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened. Any of you guys ever hear of something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAileo Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 In my opinion, if you've got clicking and popping from a steering u-joint you need to get it fixed asap whether or not anybody else has experienced the issue. This is right up there with failing ball joints as something not to wait on.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwebb Posted June 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 okay, so I'm getting the impression that I shouldn't wait to fix it.Next question - can this be done at home? I have an air compressor, and air tools, as well as a floor jack and jack stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Alignment can be tricky and I would suggest having a pro do it? however I don't know your skills but I personally don't like doing steering u-joints they can be a PITA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwebb Posted June 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 how involved is the tear down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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