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steering question

we left pahrump this morning  with fairly windy conditions.  the coach was pulling
to the right more than what I thought it should.  I pulled over and checked the tire
pressure and everything was normal.  we pulled out and it was still pulling to the right. 
I stopped a few miles later at a large truck pull off and made a sharp 180 degree turn to
the left and parked.  I checked under the front end and all looked good.  we pulled
back on the road and now it was pulling to the left.  before I could find another pull off
there was a small shudder on the steering wheel, and everything returned to normal. I
then found another pull off and had a good look and could find nothing wrong.  we
traveled another 100 miles and everything seems normal.  any thoughts or suggestions
would be appreciated.


Re: steering question

Reply #1 –
If it were me I would find a place that was level and safe get your 12 ton bottle Jack out and lift one side of the coach and check wheel play tie rod ends and make sure all is tight. Then do the other side. If I was still having issues go to..a.shop and have it checked out. But that's me. Could be the crown of the road could be loose gear box hard to say.
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

Re: steering question

Reply #2 –
Wayne- did you check the fluid level in the hydraulic system for your power steering?  Maybe it is low or the pump is malfunctioning?
Hope you get it figured out soon- be safe on the road.

^.^d
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

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Reply #3 –
What brand of steering box do you have?
I had that issue with a Pete and it was the equalizer (proportioning) valve in the power steer box leaking....
Also there is the possibility that you may have issues with the steering drag link or tie rod ends.
I strongly suggest you find a large truck dealership or repair outfit to really give it a go....

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Reply #4 –
When was the last time the king pins were greased.
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Reply #5 –
thanks for the prompt responses.  I have a shepherd steering box. I have no
fluid leaks. everything is tight and well greased.  we are in tonopah for the
night. I will try to find a truck place to have a look. thanks again.

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Reply #6 –
Check the brakes-- wonder if one was hanging up? Wheel bearing?
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Reply #7 –
Quote from: wayne m –
thanks for the prompt responses.  I have a shepherd steering box. I have no
fluid leaks. everything is tight and well greased.  we are in tonopah for the
night. I will try to find a truck place to have a look. thanks again.
The shepherd is what I had, the leak was all internal with no visible leakage outside the steer box.
I still lean toward a loose tie rod end fixing to leave the scene. ie: toe in then toe out toe in..
 The rude
chatter @ the steering wheel could have been  a front tire with the wobbles..due to the tie rod acting up.
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
Motorcade # 17841
SKP 151920
Retired truck driver
 5 million miler
Still have itchy feet for travel

Re: steering question

Reply #8 –
I would check your brakes.
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Reply #9 –
I had a ride height valve(s) intermittently not return to the same center position I think  that caused me your exact symptoms.

I pulled over and dumped the air bags and let the chassis come back up and then it drove straight.

1/8 turn countersteer at times. 

Has not done it in a long time. 
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Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
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Reply #10 –
To check tie rods and drag link the easiest way is to have some one turn the steering wheel back an forth about six inches and look at each joint and look for play.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: oldguy –
To check tie rods and drag link the easiest way is to have some one turn the steering wheel back an forth about six inches and look at each joint and look for play.
Yup
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
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 5 million miler
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Reply #12 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
I had a ride height valve(s) intermittently not return to the same center position I think  that caused me your exact symptoms.

I pulled over and dumped the air bags and let the chassis come back up and then it drove straight.

1/8 turn countersteer at times. 

Has not done it in a long time. 

I have a worn rear ride hide valve with some play in it. I sometimes had a slight pull, even after alignment at Josams in Florida. I adjusted the hight up slightly and it fixed the pull.
1998 U270 34'