Feel on the steering wheel like two metal objects striking together

[sandgroper 123]

There used to be a problem with the Challenger when i worked for Mitsubishi , same sort of clunk,
the s/box was mounted to chassis and S/wheel to body so movement between body and chassis (rubber mounted ) was a fair bit ! the sliding spline on the s/shaft was meant to stop it transferring the movement to s/wheel BUT on a few it just clunked over rough ground ,i see the PS is a similar lay out even though its has a rack . just a thought.
Cheers SG

[rasme]

Thanks sandgroper 123

[inspector gadget]

There used to be a problem with the Challenger when i worked for Mitsubishi , same sort of clunk,
the s/box was mounted to chassis and S/wheel to body so movement between body and chassis (rubber mounted ) was a fair bit ! the sliding spline on the s/shaft was meant to stop it transferring the movement to s/wheel BUT on a few it just clunked over rough ground ,i see the PS is a similar lay out even though its has a rack . just a thought.
Cheers SG

With that in mind, if service when re centring the wheel just moved the steering shaft on the spline (not adjust the tie rod ends), they may have shortened (or lengthened) the total length of steering shaft causing it to bottom out at the end of its range.

[Pajflyer]

I have the same issue, going in for 15,000 service next week.

[shortSteve]

My Challenger does this and it is as Sandgroper suggested, movement of the splines on the steering rack as body flexes/moves independent to the chassis. I can replicate it by firm throttle followed by light brakes, or turning one direction then another at constant speed (like negotiating a roundabout or traffic slowing chicane).
Has been like it since new but not concerning for me, muddies, lift, snorkel,roof rack and exhaust all contribute to much more noise than the "clunk", but feeling is still there. Not like resistance tho, juts feels like something moving and stopping. Kinda like your towball with a trailer on as you start to brake, you know something is moving and clunking, but no serious feel to it.
Sorry, not much help...

sS

[sandgroper 123]

My Challenger does this and it is as Sandgroper suggested, movement of the splines on the steering rack as body flexes/moves independent to the chassis. I can replicate it by firm throttle followed by light brakes, or turning one direction then another at constant speed (like negotiating a roundabout or traffic slowing chicane).
Has been like it since new but not concerning for me, muddies, lift, snorkel,roof rack and exhaust all contribute to much more noise than the "clunk", but feeling is still there. Not like resistance tho, juts feels like something moving and stopping. Kinda like your towball with a trailer on as you start to brake, you know something is moving and clunking, but no serious feel to it.
Sorry, not much help...

sS

There was a fix for this clunk , one in ever 6 Challenges i sold had it!! .

[shortSteve]

There was a fix for this clunk , one in ever 6 Challenges i sold had it!! .

I'm guessing it is body mount related? Got worse after fitting the bulbar . Still not that big a deal for me, but will ask an ex mitsi mechanic when I see him next
Cheers

sS

[sandgroper 123]

I'm guessing it is body mount related? Got worse after fitting the bulbar . Still not that big a deal for me, but will ask an ex mitsi mechanic when I see him next
Cheers

sS

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Yes Steve you are right it is body mount related and the fix was the sliding spline near st box, i will try and find out more info.
Cheers SG

[T.ony]

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Yes Steve you are right it is body mount related and the fix was the sliding spline near st box, i will try and find out more info.

Cheers SG

Any more info on this? I have the clunking in my steering on nearly every corner.


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[sandgroper 123]

Any more info on this? I have the clunking in my steering on nearly every corner.


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On the Challenger Mits used to change st rod between box and fire wall , but on a challenger i had i oiled the spline so it slid up and down easier,
cheers SG

[salz]

Anyone had success with MM in identifying the cause of the clunking feel through the steering wheel? I took my PS in to the local dealer who took it for a run and reported that the issue is across the range and was nothing to worry about!! I am not sure how they can say that the knocking is OK when they are unable to tell me the cause?? Was told that the issue would be forward to MM and if problem was bad enough a recall would be made....not really happy but can do no more. Hope someone else has had more success?

[sandgroper 123]

Anyone had success with MM in identifying the cause of the clunking feel through the steering wheel? I took my PS in to the local dealer who took it for a run and reported that the issue is across the range and was nothing to worry about!! I am not sure how they can say that the knocking is OK when they are unable to tell me the cause?? Was told that the issue would be forward to MM and if problem was bad enough a recall would be made....not really happy but can do no more. Hope someone else has had more success?

No its no normal my Ps does not knock , have you tried oiling the spine ? if you turn the wheel just a touch and plant your foot do you feel it then ?? , with a little pressure turning the wheel it holds the spline in its housing then as the body lifts (acc ) or dips (braking) as the chassis stay still thats what i think you are feeling .
Cheers SG