loose steering problem HELP!!
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check the rack and pinnon bushings. my gs had loose steering prob to. i put the daizen rack bushing in and ive had a nice tight steering wheel sence then. to check and see if these are wore out get someone to help, with the car off get someone to move the steering wheel left and right while you get down and look at the rack under the car. if the rack moves more than a quater inch the bushings are shot and probley need to be replaced..
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ok i will give that a try but a better example of whats happening is even when i go over a speed bump one wheel at a time or at a angle my steeringwheel moves left or right too depending on which wheel hits the speed bump first. i know before the steering wheel stayed in the same position without feel the "road" like it does now. ive lost the smoothness in my drive like a lexus should. my car has 140k and all stock besides the 02 gs wheels so i know bushings and etc is getting worn but i just wanted to know what i should go spend money to replace first or if any of you guys experienced this prob and can direct me to the source. thanks!
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that bushing kit is only about 40 bucks and at a 140k they probley need to be replaced anyway. the oe ones are rubber the daizens are poly there stiffer and tightin up everything. the install only takes bout an hr, its an easy DIY if you got a place to do it. unless the controll arm bushings, tierod ends or balljoints are shot this is where i would start. any thing i can help you with man holla be glad to help.
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thanks alot ill give all that a try before i go get an alignment? i figure if i did the alignment first i would probably have to redo it when i change the bushings etc right?
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