M35A3 Steering "Pop"

[Trailfinder]

When I am making a turn the steering linkage will make a "pop" sound one time about half way through the turn. It does not "pop" when straightening out the vehicle after the turn.


Has anyone else experienced this? Is the condition related to the air assist system?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Have you checked the lube in the steering column?

 

[Economist]

I have the same thing on my A3. I have tried lubing at the zerk fitting near the boot right behind the front axle (on the steering link). It seems to lessen, but not eliminate the pop.

 

[hemichallenger]

Have you greased the spring pins.

 

[goodguyzy]

my trucks also do it

 

[glcaines]

My A3 used to do it until I greased everything. I couldn't tell what was popping, but greasing everything with a zerk stopped it. My A2 has never popped.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I was talking about the lube in the steering box itself.

 

[M35A2-AZ]

My A3 does it also and one of my A2's does it as well. I have lubed them, but I may try to Lube them with the tires off the ground.

 

[Trailfinder]

Looks like I'm going to have to invest in a case of GAA. Does anyone know where to get GAA or a civilian equivalent?

 

[R Racing]

Have you checked the lube in the steering column?

Is that like headlight fluid Gimpy ???? lol

 

[PowerstrokeNC]

Mine does this as well, feels like a frame flex and "POP" I am going to try the grease fittings as others have had success with.

 

[Dave08]

Lube Job

Is that like headlight fluid Gimpy ???? lol

No, it is more like a can of beep for the horns.
Dave08

 

[Dave08]

Gaa

Looks like I'm going to have to invest in a case of GAA. Does anyone know where to get GAA or a civilian equivalent?

GAA stands for Grease Automotive Artillery. You do not need to have something that specifically states GAA on it. You can use any automotive grease that you would prefer and it will do the job. I use a high temperature grease. However, if you are a nostalgic buff and just have to have something that comes in an OD can that states GAA on it, I would suggest EBay.
Dave08

 

[1 Patriot-of-many]

I'm getting big pops when I turn, going to grease all the zerks noted in the TM's before I pull the front end apart. Mines almost to 6K, think I saw in the TM's time to pull and repack the bearings...

WOW. Amazing what a little grease does! No more pop and it steers easier than ever! I did notice I have a leak at the bottom of the steering gear though. Does it ever end?