I have a problem with my Explorer binding when I make a sharp right turn. The transfer case was replaced with a used one yesterday cause the old one was making a horrible clunking sound. The truck does need an alignment so I am wondering if that may be the cause? The steering rack was replaced before I bought the vehicle. Have not noticed any ominous noise or clunking. Just a slight bind when turning right like the brakes are dragging.
If it's a grinding sort of noise, it could be a wheel bearing. What makes me guess that is the problem is "sharp right turn" and "like the brakes are dragging". If the noise is coming from the left side in a right turn, that's where the centrifugal force is throwing the weight.
Have the "U" joints or cv joints checked at the front end
SOURCE: transfer case noise
is your universal joints out and that is where its rubbing?
running different size tires on a all wheel drive is a big mistake it can burn out the transfercase
SOURCE: 1997 Ford Explorer AWD Problem
awd and 4wd vehicles can't have 2 different size tires run or it will damage the transfer case,but you should be able to get a new bar i beleive what your talking about is called a torsion bar
SOURCE: 1997 ford explorer AWD front drive shaft problem...
Try getting a free quote from several reputable shops before deciding to throw down your money on something your not certain of. Im not dissing your mechanic by any means, it doesnt cost anything to get another opinion or two or three....Its your money!
SOURCE: is there an adjustment on a ford rack and pinion
could you have a binding tie rod end or ball joint? Yes there is adjustment on the rack and pinion at the tie rod ends.
SOURCE: 88 f250's front end clunks and bangs while turning with hubs free
Check front axle U joints out next to the wheels
Jackit up and check your wheel bearings they may be loose!
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