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Jerking when turning wheel all the way left/right

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Old 11-15-16, 05:25 PM
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Default Jerking when turning wheel all the way left/right

Hey guys,
I've noticed recently that when I turn the steering wheel all the way left or right, it doesn't run smooth as it should. It jerks a little as I'm moving. To get out of my parking spot, I have to maneuver the the wheel all the way right as I back up, and then all the way left as I leave. I notice it both ways. Don't know if it's related to the control arms that I've read about or something else.

2010 ls460 rwd swb. 17K miles. Only had it since August.

Thanks for for helping a novice out.

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I would inspect upper and lower control arms busing or ball joints to see any wear out. You might want to check your wheels and tires.
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transfer case issue, need to flush the fluid 3 times.
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Possibly low power steering fluid?
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Originally Posted by Nex
transfer case issue, need to flush the fluid 3 times.

???? It's RWD.
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Originally Posted by alanchad
Possibly low power steering fluid?
LOL again. Electric steering. No power steering fluid....

A possible issue is wheel alignment. A "scuffing" or "judder" while turning can be caused by wheels that are out of alignment. Have you recently changed tires/wheels or hit a curb or pothole?
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