1997 Dodge Dakota steering shaft slop.

1997 DODGE DAKOTA
15,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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NITEOWL
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my steering shaft has a u joint in it under the hood that clearly has play in it. can joint be replaced ? is it hooked to upper or lower shaft- or will whole thing have to be replaced as 1 unit.. is this strictly a dealer item?
Jul 19, 2008 at 2:02 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Easiest way it to get one from a junk yard and swap it out! You will need to put your lock cylinder in it, or have it reprogrammed. It won't start unless you do this!
Jul 19, 2008 at 2:44 AM
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