steering knock, and clunk

[chicagojeff]

I have started to notice a steering clunk, especially at low or no speed, happens when I turn the wheel about 3/4 to 1 1/2 turns either way. It's as iff something it hitting or getting blocked, like the steering knuckle joint, but I can't seem to see anything. Any ideas?
Jeff

[ppnelan]

If it isn't the track rod ends, is there any play (up & down) in either end of the rack ?

Check the steering wheel hasn't come loose.

Check the column clamp under the dashboard if it is the (likely) collapsable type.

Check the flexible coupling (under the radiator/bottom hose somewhere).

Check for a worn suspension joint, e.g. trunnions.

Can't think of anything else at the moment...

Good luck

Matthew

[wojeepster]

Get someone to turn the steering wheel both ways just enough to make it clunk while you look. Usually you will see it this way.