SOURCE: popping and clicking in 2003 dodge durango
i believe there is a replacement steering shaft from dodge to get rid of this noise,the dakotas have the same problem,it comes from the shaft design and the flex of the body mounts when u accel or deccel,hope this helps
SOURCE: 2003 Dodge Durango clunking noise in front end can
With the information given this is not a sure solution. Questions that need to be asked is when does this happen, turning at slow speedm high speed, when hitting a pot hole etc? Since you have replaced a lot of things already, assuming you have NEW good quality parts so you did not replace bad parts with new bad parts i would definitelu check the pitman arm. This runs from the stering gear to the tierod. It can give you some good clunks while steering, especially at low speed when there is a lot of resistance. Check it by having someone turning the steering wheel when watchin/feeling it.
SOURCE: durango steering column locked...how can I fix
Try turning the wheel slightly and turning the key, this will relieve pressure off the steering lock mechanism. If that doesn't work, try tapping the key. That is a common problem on 99-05 Caravans
SOURCE: how to reassemble steering column
To avoid personal injury or death, on vehicles equipped with
airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, occupant classification system, seat
belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or
service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait
two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further
diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS). Failure to take the proper precautions could result in
accidental airbag deployment. To avoid personal injury or death, when removing a deployed
airbag, rubber gloves, eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should be worn.
There may be deposits on the airbag cushion and other interior surfaces. In
large doses, these deposits may cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Install
steering wheel to the column. Install the new steering wheel bolt. Tighten the
bolt to 45 ft. lbs. (61 Nm) .Position
the driver airbag close enough to the steering wheel to reconnect the three
electrical connections on the back of the airbag housing. When installing the driver airbag,
reconnect the two clock-spring driver airbag pigtail wire connectors
to the airbag inflator connector receptacles by pressing straight in on the
connector. Be certain to engage each keyed and color-coded connector to the
matching connector receptacle. You can be certain that each connector is fully
engaged in its receptacle by listening carefully for a distinct, audible click
as the connector latches snap into place. Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness connector for the horn
switch to the horn switch feed pigtail wire connector, which is located on the
back of the driver airbag housing. Carefully
position the driver airbag in the steering wheel. Be certain that the
clockspring pigtail wires and the steering wheel wire harness in the steering
wheel hub area are not pinched between the driver airbag and the steering wheel
armature. From the
underside of the steering wheel, install and tighten the two screws that secure
the driver airbag to the steering wheel armature. Tighten the screws to 10 Nm
(90 inch lbs.). Do not
reconnect the battery negative cable until a supplemental restraint system
verification test procedure has been performed. --------------- CLICK on this link below for part by part assembly/disassembly:--- http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/01/dodge-durango-20032005-steering-wheel.html ------------ Click
this another link for further information regarding,steering pump and steering
linkage:--- http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/01/dodge-durango-20032005-steering-wheel_01.html This should
help.Thanks.Helpmech.
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