Viper steering fix

[Flatlanderz]

Does anyone else have a problem where the bolt at the bottom of the steer shaft where it connects to the tie rods kept coming loose ?

 

[stingray719]

Does anyone else have a problem where the bolt at the bottom of the steer shaft where it connects to the tie rods kept coming loose ?

That has been known and been a Cat bulletin since 2014, had it done on my 2014 M8. Both our Vipers have came loose, my Viper came loose a second time even with lock tite on it. Guys, if your steering feels sloppy pull the rubber boot back on the lower right front a arm and put some lock tite on the bottom of the steering column nut and tighten it......don't wait for it to come loose and wobble out the hole.

 

[Reeb]

It's something that many dealerships do at PDI. There's an updated version but that's been out for 2 years now. Most shops will tighten the nut w loctite and send it out the door. It's been the downfall of so many sleds it's almost a for sure thing.


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[summ8rmk]

What is it with Cat and steering post issues?
The M-series would tear the tunnel apart and now the proclimb has similar issues. ???

GS6

 

[stingray719]

What is it with Cat and steering post issues?
The M-series would tear the tunnel apart and now the proclimb has similar issues. ???

GS6

Have not seen any real damage, just the inconvenience of lock tite and tighten.