Problems Trans Port 1995...

[patstp]

Hi, new here don't really know how it works but i'll explain my troubles...

1. I've changed breaks on all 4 wheels a month ago, since then, but more since a couple of days ABS comes on without reason and truck seems to slip on breaking...anyone experienced that ?

2. Left front Ball joint always breaks...changed it 2 times since last summer...

3. Been told that my front (left also i think) tie rod as to be changed is that in connection with any trouble mentionned above ?

Thanks for any response !

[ciras3]

Originally Posted by patstp

Hi, new here don't really know how it works but i'll explain my troubles...

1. I've changed breaks on all 4 wheels a month ago, since then, but more since a couple of days ABS comes on without reason and truck seems to slip on breaking...anyone experienced that ?

Thanks for any response !

You can try to clean the ABS connectors with some electric contact cleaner and then use some die-electric grease on each side of the connector. Perform this simple operation, plug them all back in and see if that helps. I have had a problem with my ABS lite coming on intermittantly and it seems like every 6 months or so I have to disconnect them, clean them and put new die-electric grease on the contacts. The ABS lite won't come on again for another 6 months. It's possible that this could help you out.

[LMP]

Hi Pat
Transport front end is a regular on maintenance. TIe rod ends (outer AND inner), ball joints, bearings, they all come regularly. However, I'm a little skeptical about the ball joint having to be replaced twice in a year. What was the symptom? Is the symptom gone now that it has been changed again? At one time in my transport history, and reluctantly because it is a serious undertaking, I had to change the INNER tie rod ends: symptom: almost continuous clicking at wheel rotation rate at highway speed. You have to get the rack and pniion down to do that...I just wish you could avoid that. Notice that I still have the original rack and pinion. Make sure the front end is pro^perly aligned too. Improper alignment is hard on components, handling (and on tires too).