Steering Feels & Sounds Clunky? How to Diagnose the Steering Shaft Joints!

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  • čas přidán 8. 12. 2020
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    If you've noticed a clunky feel or noise in your steering wheel lately, it's good to check out sooner rather than later. In this video, Len shows you how to check out the joints in your steering column, to find out if they are binding, or loose and clunky!
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  • @1AAuto
    @1AAuto  Před 3 lety +3

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    • @clintonwilliams5571
      @clintonwilliams5571 Před rokem

      When I'm driving slow and making a turn it sounds like my axle or something is binding and popping really hard. Also the steering is really tight. when I'm up to speed turning and let go of the wheel it wants to push back in the other direction. Was thinking a bad power steering rack but not sure. Any ideas?

  • @toddmcdaniel8900
    @toddmcdaniel8900 Před 3 lety +31

    This guy is a pro. He get right to it! He should do a 1auto class for diy people like home depot does. I love it! Informative & entertaining

  • @Roofers-Nail-Hardest
    @Roofers-Nail-Hardest Před 8 měsíci +8

    I started thinking what’s the next thing that goes if you don’t fix this right as he answered that question and apparently what goes is you off the road😂

  • @manuelramos4608
    @manuelramos4608 Před 2 lety +9

    I wish this gentleman was my teacher when I went to school for auto tech. Good info man!

  • @petestanton1945
    @petestanton1945 Před rokem +3

    Woah 1A is climbing the u tube entertainment ladder, great!

  • @orlandocruz9473
    @orlandocruz9473 Před 2 lety +6

    This what mines does and I learn hands on so I been fixing my car my self
    I got all the tools I need now.
    Being a handy mechanic is good.
    Wish I learned it earlier in my teens
    One of the most things used in the entire world now are cars

  • @TheNinja691
    @TheNinja691 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Great video! I’m not mechanically minded but you have a new subscriber here.

  • @abubakrelmozraawi5997

    Thanks very much for this great video..,l need the same part for my 2013 Elantra GL sedan 4 doors…,can please tell me which part to buy …. Thanks

  • @lilrockfromga5092
    @lilrockfromga5092 Před 3 lety +1

    Thats very good information. Thanks

  • @waylonlegend4603
    @waylonlegend4603 Před 2 lety

    I have an 03 Dakota. New steering shaft fixed it perfectly

  • @ftochris965
    @ftochris965 Před 2 lety

    I have this noise🤯thanks for the vid!

  • @dtail4u
    @dtail4u Před rokem

    Great video Thanks!
    On my 2015 Nissan murano sl 115k miles when I'm going straight I hear a low clunk noise on driver side front end.
    If I turn the wheel to the left / counter clockwise the clunk noise goes away.. Just curious your thoughts?
    Thanks.

  • @archangel8838
    @archangel8838 Před 18 dny

    Thank you. Now I have an idea where to start 😊. 👍

  • @benny58867
    @benny58867 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent love it thanks

  • @rongrimes5613
    @rongrimes5613 Před 4 měsíci

    very easy to do great instuctions

  • @MegaRepairs
    @MegaRepairs Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much

  • @abdulazizalhinae2213
    @abdulazizalhinae2213 Před 3 lety

    Good job

  • @babelonchabalala1690
    @babelonchabalala1690 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Same issue with an old 90's VW Jetta. Told the guy to replace the whole unit if he can still find it .... rather not drive long distance or high speed. If that U - joint snaps off u dont have control of the steering and might smash into oncoming traffic

  • @joheart6736
    @joheart6736 Před 3 lety

    Good &perfect

  • @boydie96
    @boydie96 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the video, I have a question. My Steering has this clunk and it also seems stiffer and sticky at 12 oclock. However my steering wheel is also off centred and after a number of attempts we can’t get it straight. Could this be related ?

    • @benny58867
      @benny58867 Před 2 lety +2

      That means don't play with steering at all.. go see mechanic

  • @BelguimLover
    @BelguimLover Před 3 lety +1

    Exactly the sound i got.

  • @charlespayne1909
    @charlespayne1909 Před 3 lety

    Love the videos

  • @michaelbacile8439
    @michaelbacile8439 Před 2 lety

    I’ve got a 2008 ford van and it has a smallest slight clunk when I go over bumps or pot holes. Could this be the same issue

  • @441meatloaf
    @441meatloaf Před 2 lety +1

    My brand new mazda cx30 after six months made this kind of noise and it just started one day, except for me it happens when im on full lock to the right.

  • @michaelao7871
    @michaelao7871 Před rokem

    Thanks man

  • @lostvlog6857
    @lostvlog6857 Před 5 měsíci

    Well explained.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 4 měsíci

      +@lostvlog6857 Thank you! We appreciate you taking the time to watch!

  • @joshuarobinson2233
    @joshuarobinson2233 Před 2 lety +5

    My malibu doing this for a while now. Scared to drive it. Replaced struts because I was told that was probably it. Still makes this sound. And lots of play in the wheel. This will be my next project, I hope it fixes the issues.

    • @dlearn1431
      @dlearn1431 Před rokem

      Did it fix it?

    • @AGONYnyc
      @AGONYnyc Před rokem

      hey man, see if your vehicle is available for recall. I had the same problem as you, 2005 malibu. replaced most of the front end only to find out the steering shaft is for recall. Dealership is fixing for free.

  • @ov7369
    @ov7369 Před 3 lety

    Very informative video thank you needed the tip and you should be like that how you were at the end of the video when you were saying subscribe but the whole video but still great video though

  • @javidchapman2122
    @javidchapman2122 Před rokem

    That's what going on with my AE80😤 need a new one but it's lil bit hard to get it

  • @jackiechan7288
    @jackiechan7288 Před rokem

    Mine does it whens its stationery only, would it most likely be the same problem? I don't get any sound when turning the wheel while driving, been like this for about a week now.

  • @charlespayne1909
    @charlespayne1909 Před 3 lety

    How many cornwell tools do you guyz own

  • @charlespayne1909
    @charlespayne1909 Před 3 lety

    I love the trq videos

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety

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  • @stephenmcgraw3610
    @stephenmcgraw3610 Před 2 lety

    Hello I just replace my steering shaft on my 2006 Malibu I replace the same way because I had my steering wheel wrap with the seatbelt
    Anyway my steering wheel is off center now do I need alignment

  • @etienne7774
    @etienne7774 Před 3 lety

    Where can you buy steering couplers for old car, like 1988 toyota?

  • @charlespayne1909
    @charlespayne1909 Před 3 lety +6

    If you watch these videos for five years , multiple times a day , multiple times a week.
    Are you just as good as someone with ase stamping

    • @justinrandolph7462
      @justinrandolph7462 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes you are. I’m ah living witness. I’ve been watching, studying, and doing hxlla research for three years now and I can work on any vehicle 😊

  • @Khaled-tx5xj
    @Khaled-tx5xj Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve got a 2014 Ford Raptor , when I turn the steering wheel to the left only to the left there is a binding grinding noise felt inside the steering wheel . It happens at stop or slow speed or when at angle upwards

  • @KingARob_
    @KingARob_ Před 2 lety +1

    Would this cause vibration in the steering wheel

  • @teddyh871
    @teddyh871 Před 26 dny

    How do you know if you need to replace the upper or lower steering shaft?

  • @jesusp2343
    @jesusp2343 Před 2 lety

    I changed the shaft and with the truck off there a lil slack In the wheel and it makes a noise at the u joint knuckle where the upper connect to the steering wheel ut its brand new so why does it make a noise is it normal since its a connection and its moving? I'm sorry not good at this kind of stuff

  • @MF-rw3rb
    @MF-rw3rb Před rokem

    I have the exact problem, anyone know if these are known to break? I don't want to replace mine unless there is risk of death/severe injury.

  • @kalumkuruppu7495
    @kalumkuruppu7495 Před rokem

    My 2012 mitsubishi rvr doesn't start with push button n says immobilizer service repair required. Towed to mitsubishi dealership to check. They said everything shows OK except steering column not sending computer signals n need to be replaced with brand new one cost around 3000.
    Is there any possibility of repairing.
    Replaced an used one. But couldn't programme

  • @XDESP80
    @XDESP80 Před 3 lety

    Both my U-joints on the shaft have play.
    Shaft has been obsolete for years... hooray 🤦🏽
    This is going to be fun to fix.

  • @LearnAboutLife
    @LearnAboutLife Před rokem

    My Tucson is 6 years old with only 65,000km. The Hyundai dealer told me I need to replace the steering shaft due to wear and tear. Is it normal to replace steering shafts after only 6 years?

  • @abdalqadr1
    @abdalqadr1 Před 3 lety

    Greetings for you from Iraq

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety

      +Abdalqadr Majd Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @saraketchum9616
    @saraketchum9616 Před rokem

    My car just started doing this.. 😢 is been making a noise off and on like this if I go over too many bumps after I had an outer tierod go and had it fixed ...

  • @zl1camaro100
    @zl1camaro100 Před 3 lety

    I have a 2010 Sierra 4x4 there is a clanking sound coming from the left side when im driving in 2high whenever I put in 4x4 it clanks very hard and loud anyone know what it js

  • @nebo23
    @nebo23 Před 3 měsíci

    will this also cause the steering wheel to wonder at low speeds?

  • @jovo21
    @jovo21 Před 3 měsíci

    Can this cause the steering to wander ?? I'm having a similar issue bit it only happens when I turn right

  • @meganbyrd5646
    @meganbyrd5646 Před rokem

    Is it safe to drive when a steering column bearing is going out?

  • @Joshua-th8rs
    @Joshua-th8rs Před rokem

    I drive a 2008 Toyota Yaris, when i speed up in the highway, the entire car and steering wheel vibrates🙈 but when I slow down,it drives smooth again. But soon as I begin to speed up,it will vibrate extensively again.
    Any ideas what the problem could be?

  • @micahvanzandt4619
    @micahvanzandt4619 Před 9 měsíci

    "Veericle" but thank you. This is quite informative.

  • @zakiwan1986
    @zakiwan1986 Před 3 lety

    josss🔥🔥👍

  • @falcongro
    @falcongro Před rokem

    My steering is really hard to turn and i replaced the power steering pump....could this prevent my steering from turning ?

  • @jasonvaughan5128
    @jasonvaughan5128 Před měsícem

    My car only clunks while on full left lock and I move wheel slightly from right to left. Any ideas?

  • @ThatSaskCummins
    @ThatSaskCummins Před 3 lety

    I turn my wheel half way and it clunks and on rough roads it’s moved in the dash and steering wheel goes side to side what could it be I’ve replaced a lot and it’s getting to the point where I can’t handle it. What could it be? You can feel it and hear noises in the column and it goes side to side really fast but if you hold wheel tight you can hear it

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety

      +ThatSaskRam We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @crbourret
    @crbourret Před 3 lety

    Just replaced the intermediate shaft on my 2011 Ram 2500 for this very problem

    • @michaelbacile8439
      @michaelbacile8439 Před 2 lety

      Is the intermediate another term for the upper part of the shaft? I’ve been looking for a replacement and all I’m seeing is intermediate and lower. Sorry if it’s a stupid question, not very mechanically inclined

  • @Dragon-Slay3r
    @Dragon-Slay3r Před 6 měsíci +1

    Joints vs imagine places van parked outside work today at the park

  • @hermessrt2414
    @hermessrt2414 Před 2 lety +1

    Mine was a outer tie rod

  • @charlespayne1909
    @charlespayne1909 Před 3 lety +1

    By time I'm 55 I'll be the tiger woods of DIY car repair. I'm 30 as of now.
    Been liking to work on car since 12 or 13 . Me and brother went to Lincoln tech. He works for the city suburbs buses.
    Me, back at square one watching 1a auto videos. But it's okay. It's just like army e8 rank. I'll master this and become a 1st sgt. Of diy

  • @bwill578
    @bwill578 Před rokem

    Yes I have a bad one too but my problem is I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant and I can't find one anywhere 😳

  • @charlespayne1909
    @charlespayne1909 Před 3 lety

    They seem like the 2.0 version of what you guyz got going on

  • @johndoe-xs4ph
    @johndoe-xs4ph Před rokem

    Man my truck is making an awful noise I just cant tell if its the cv axel or my ujoints

  • @LipRipper-gp5jv
    @LipRipper-gp5jv Před 10 měsíci +1

    My car been doing this for a year. How has it not broke

  • @Portnoy449
    @Portnoy449 Před 2 lety

    Dr. Romano

  • @DouglaZandem
    @DouglaZandem Před rokem

    Apparently, on some cars, let's say the volvo had it because of a bolt (what??? How???)
    Video: czcams.com/video/5A--qkKscZA/video.html
    It exists as one of the top mysteries in the world to me

  • @megagermination
    @megagermination Před 2 lety

    My noise sounds just like that. I don't even have to move at all just turn the wheel all the qay

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 2 lety

      +megagermination Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @charlespayne1909
    @charlespayne1909 Před 3 lety

    I watch you guyz videos with playback speed set on 2

  • @charlespayne1909
    @charlespayne1909 Před 3 lety

    The bull tattoo guy always has a super shiny ratchet.

  • @huntrix309
    @huntrix309 Před rokem

    I don't know why byt everythime one of my cars has a problem I get here.

  • @scarrynightt6719
    @scarrynightt6719 Před rokem

    diagnosed 10 seconds into the video 💀

  • @charlespayne1909
    @charlespayne1909 Před 3 lety

    I can I move to Maine and be a camera guy

  • @dominicdevito4200
    @dominicdevito4200 Před 3 lety

    Ah, another dakota video.

  • @walsh5238
    @walsh5238 Před rokem

    “Listen closely for the sound it makes,” he says. Then someone begins playing music in the background.
    Seriously?

  • @taha.al-dulaimi1461
    @taha.al-dulaimi1461 Před 3 lety

    Good job

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  Před 3 lety

      +Taha . Al-dulaimi Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c