1993 ranger shaking

[Ernie campbell]

my truck started shaking or wobbling and the steering feels soft at times and then hard? Even when just pulling off I feel a major wobble? Any ideas?

 

[Rick]

Steering soft then hard seems like the power steering pump is failing, or something is binding in the system.

The wobble could be related to something binding in the steering system, or even just an incorrect toe setting.

I would jack up the front of the vehicle and do a "shake down" of the entire front end starting with wheel bearing play and also looking for loose tie rod ends, bad bushings, etc.

Another possibility is that the flex joint in the steering shaft that goes from the steering wheel to the steering box is going bad. There is a lot to look at...