Krokus_01Xterra
Test Drive
- Location
- Tomales, California
Hello,
I am another newbie here, just joined over the weekend. My Xterra is an 01 4x4 V6 Automatic with 198,000 miles and all stock except for the PML which I absolutly wish was never done.
I have a question about the Rag Joint on the Steering Shaft and was wondering if anyone has had this issue with theirs. I can pull the steeering wheel towards me about an eighth of an inch. Going down rough roads it makes a clunking noise and I can feel the steering shaft moving.
I opened the hood and had a friend pull the wheel and I noticed movement where the rag joint is.
I tried tightening the four bolts but it didn't help.
Is the rag joint serviceable? Can I cut a tire sidewall like I have done on other, older vehicles and
make my own, or does it need to be a Nissan part? I am kind of worried that that shaft rattling may cause the air bag to explode in my face.
Thanks for reading this....
Kenn
Tomales, California
I am another newbie here, just joined over the weekend. My Xterra is an 01 4x4 V6 Automatic with 198,000 miles and all stock except for the PML which I absolutly wish was never done.
I have a question about the Rag Joint on the Steering Shaft and was wondering if anyone has had this issue with theirs. I can pull the steeering wheel towards me about an eighth of an inch. Going down rough roads it makes a clunking noise and I can feel the steering shaft moving.
I opened the hood and had a friend pull the wheel and I noticed movement where the rag joint is.
I tried tightening the four bolts but it didn't help.
Is the rag joint serviceable? Can I cut a tire sidewall like I have done on other, older vehicles and
make my own, or does it need to be a Nissan part? I am kind of worried that that shaft rattling may cause the air bag to explode in my face.
Thanks for reading this....
Kenn
Tomales, California