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Steering wheel loose after a turn

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Old 01-10-11, 09:36 AM
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Default Steering wheel loose after a turn

Guys,
Can anyone help me with my problem? My steering wheel is not straight anymore. I just made this turn on my street and now it sits half way to the left. I'm still going straight after, but it feels like the steering wheel grip just gave way. Is anyone else having this problem and how can I resolve? I just had an alignment a month ago also. It looks funny because driving straight, my steering wheel sits 45 degrees to the left now.

Please help.

Thanks,
Johnny
Old 01-10-11, 09:50 AM
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go back to the alignment shop. they might have left a nut/bolt loose
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I'll do that. Hmmmm I was scared it was going to be something serious and need repairs. Could it be something like that? Hey I have the same car and chromed out diy grille and color and tte lip you have.
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Problem resolved for anyone with the same issue. It turns out the lower control arm was loose. Not sure how it happened, but it's fixed for $52. I'm glad it was a cheap repair.
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