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1995 Dodge Dakota 4×4 V6. I’m getting a loud knock when I go over bumps and dips on the paved roads/dirt roads, on the driver side tire area only. Bad shock?
RE: Could be a shock, or possibly a bad ball joint or broken sway bar link. I’d recommend checking the entire front end over since this can be a safety issue. Tie rod ends, etc, all can make a knocking type noise over bumps when they are bad. Even a loose hub bearing. Check mounts too.
The truck is obviously running extremely rich. You seem to be getting enough fuel, but the problem is that you’re not burning it off like it should be. I usually don’t recommend cleaning spark plugs. I would first replace all of the spark plugs with OEM replacement parts. Probably could use a major tune up as well, as you could have ignition components breaking down under load. The would mean replacing spark plug wires, cap and rotor if equipped, pcv valve, air filter, fuel filter, etc. You may want to check for a clogged exhaust, or bad catalytic converter. When an engine is running rich for an extended period of time, that will usually fry the converter.
You need to get the whole shaft out of the transmission. Yes, it is just held in with a snap ring, but they tend to bend and get wedged in preventing removal. Need to pry evenly for your best chance. use 2 pry bars 180 degrees apart and “POP” it out. If it can not be removed, you would need to get into the trans, which is a bad deal.
Ok I checked the tie rod end on the driver side and I moved it and twisted back and forth and it has a really lose feeling to it. Is that normal and is it suppose to be snug? The tie rod sleeve looks bad also. Might be the reason for the knock?? Thanks.
The tie rod end should feel pretty tight. To check it properly you need to jack the truck up and grab the tire and try to move it back and forth, with your hands in the 9 and 3 positions. If it’s loose, you feel the play in it by doing that.
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