My 98 Explorer has a loose steering problem. The hole steering neck will pull up and I think it is the nut on the bottom of the steering shaft. But I'm not shure.

 

I think it is just the fact that it has a sticker on it that says P-O-L-A-R-I-S!

Long live the king, baby!!!

-2000 king quad
-97 honda 300 4x4

 

Good helpful advice Jester. Why don't you go play in the Zuki or Honda forum.

Hoolio, Also ckeck the bushing at the base of the Shaft. These are not very good from the factory. If it is the problem, then consider one from HPD or Hot Seat. They make much better ones then the dealer can get you.
How much play in the shaft are we talking here?

 

Hoolio,

I think your problem is the plastic washers on the inside between the castle nut. I would replace the whole bushing anyways. They usually last a couple months at best.

 

Check the nut at the bottom of the steering shaft. Try tightening it up a little. Before you ride, be sure the steering is free. Sometimes it seems loose enough at or near straight, but when turned to lock, it gets tighter & may make handling difficult. This works better for up and down play than for a steering wiggle. Add a washer under the nut if you have to. If you can't get all the steering wiggle out of hte system before the shaft is so tight the steering is stiff, it is time for a new bushing. I would go with the aftermarket ones from Hot Seat or HPD unless the improved ones from the 01 models will fit. When you check for steering loosness, before you replace the bushing, be sure it is that rather than tie rod ends. Hope this helps.

Farmr

 

Yeh, I think I messed it up when I ran over a Honda 300 when he couldn't get out of the way cause he was so slow. LOL

 

Great...just what we needed: Jesters back!!!!

 

PLASTIC!!! Think about it fellas

 

Jester had me somewhat convinced that he grew out of his diapers and went on in life and got a real personality.

'I can see he messed in his diaper again''

 

Let 'em go guys. I think it says something for us that you don't see us in the other forums acting S-T-U-P-I-D.