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Sundrop · 08-30-2013, 02:20 PM

On my 72 C10 when I turn the wheel at a dead stop the wheel acts like it doesnt wont to turn and pops but when the truck is moving and you turn it doesnt do it that often....I checked the power steering fluid its good and the belt is tight...So could it be the gear box?

68gmsee · 08-30-2013, 02:36 PM

Yes, it could be the gearbox.

I'd raise the whole front end and put it on stands. Then check every component carefully to see if you can detect any thing loose or something interfering. If you don't find anything there, I probably would have it checked by a front end specialist shop or just replace the gearbox. It can be a potentially dangerous situation if it were to act up on the road.

Chiva1971 · 08-31-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundrop

On my 72 C10 when I turn the wheel at a dead stop the wheel acts like it doesnt wont to turn and pops but when the truck is moving and you turn it doesnt do it that often....I checked the power steering fluid its good and the belt is tight...So could it be the gear box?

Hi, your problem may be in pitman arm?. Pitman arm it wears in the area where it attaches to the gear box. Greetings. J.M.

Sundrop · 09-01-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiva1971

Hi, your problem may be in pitman arm?. Pitman arm it wears in the area where it attaches to the gear box. Greetings. J.M.

pitman arm is new but I checked all that to anyways and its good

T Smith · 09-01-2013, 10:37 PM

Torqued properly there should be no wear in the area indicated, pitman arm to steering shaft.

08-30-2013, 02:20 PM	#1
Sundrop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: pulaski,tn Posts: 194	Gear box? On my 72 C10 when I turn the wheel at a dead stop the wheel acts like it doesnt wont to turn and pops but when the truck is moving and you turn it doesnt do it that often....I checked the power steering fluid its good and the belt is tight...So could it be the gear box?

08-30-2013, 02:36 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Gear box? Yes, it could be the gearbox. I'd raise the whole front end and put it on stands. Then check every component carefully to see if you can detect any thing loose or something interfering. If you don't find anything there, I probably would have it checked by a front end specialist shop or just replace the gearbox. It can be a potentially dangerous situation if it were to act up on the road. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive... Last edited by 68gmsee; 08-30-2013 at 02:43 PM.

09-01-2013, 10:37 PM	#5
T Smith Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi Posts: 567	Re: Gear box? Torqued properly there should be no wear in the area indicated, pitman arm to steering shaft.



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