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Steering has a lot of play

Tiny
HANDGUY911
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  • 1992 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 3.9L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 278,000 MILES
My steering wheel has developed a lot of play in it recently. I have to keep the steering wheel steady while driving. I have also notice while turning the wheel it makes a slight scratching or not normal noise. Any ideas of what that might be? Looking forward to your response.
Thank you,
Tony
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 8:41 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey Tony,

It sound like you have a tie rod or control arm bushing that is out. Let start by checking out this guide to see what's going on then we can go from there.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-shakes-when-accelerating-or-braking

Something is loose, jack the front up and gab the tires and move back and forth.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is. Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 AT 12:55 PM

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