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98 chevy pu, pulls slightly to right then it will correct itself and jerks to right, will wander on the road, replaced sensor on end of steering shaft. helped but did not correct. tires wearing very well, had into shop and had front end checked out, couldn't find anything wrong. someone suggest the spool valve before, but i don't know were it is at? do you have any other suggestions
Re: 98 chevy pu, pulls slightly to right then it will...
Some chevys have a sensor on the powersteering pump which can cause erratic steering..Not sure about your model..Look on the pump and see if you have a wire connector..
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when the steering wheel is centred, the front wheels should both point slightly inwards. after the amount of parts changed, i would recommend that you get the tracking checked at a garage using the proper, calibrated measuring systems, to make sure that the steering is set up properly and safely.
Check ball joints and tie rod ends for play. Jack the truck up on the frame and try to move the wheel up and down for ball joints and side ti side for tie rod ends. Also make sure you check the idler arm on passenger side and pitman arm on steering box. None of the parts should any play whatsoever. If there is any play in them when you try to move them then replace them.
There could also be excessive play in the steering box but that shouldn't make it swerve back and forth. That would just let it wander to one side or the other until you corrected it by turning the wheel. Hope this helps.
Check the front end for bad suspension parts, Upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends, pittman and idler arms, drag link. If you can move any of them by hand, they need to be replaced. Ifyour front end is tight you will have to replace the steering box.
when you have problems as dangerous as this described , take it to an accredited power steering professional shop and have it properly diagnosed
a "fix" by a local mechanic may just lull you onto a false sense of security that will be disastrous at the wrong time
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