How to Troubleshoot the Steering System in a Plymouth Voyager
The Plymouth Voyager underwent a long odyssey from its introduction in 1974. It began production as a twin of the Dodge B-Series van, became a minivan in the 1980s and then Chrysler rebadged it as the Grand Voyager in 2001. You can keep your vintage Plymouth Voyager steering straight with a few troubleshooting tips.
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Lube the tie rods and steering linkage every 30,000 miles. This will provide you with an opportunity to check the linkage for wear and make sure the adjustments are holding properly.
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Keep your power steering fluid clean and free from air. Check levels with the engine turned off and add Mopar ATF+4 if necessary. Check the power steering belt for slippage and check for leaks and loose hose connections.
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Balance and rotate tires every 7500 miles, replacing tires in pairs if you find wear. Keep the pressure even. Check your wheel alignment every 10,000 miles. Linkage, fluid and wheels should be the first items on your troubleshooting checklist should you encounter problems.
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Check for the causes of pulling by looking at the tie rods and steering rack. If that doesn't correct the problem check your brakes for sticking calipers, uneven wear and excessive heat.
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Correct steering difficulties by checking the power steering pump pressure, looking for leaks in the power steering rack and checking the steering rack mounts for damage or play. If the steering wheel doesn't seem to control the car, you should also check the steering rack and mounts but the problem might also be your strut bearings or even your ball joints.
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