webjohn

my steering wheel is super loose. there is alot of play, like when i hit a bump its like im hydroplaning. and the faster i go the looser it gets, on the highway i have to hold it with 2 hands because if i hit a bump it goes out of control?

pmohr

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Was there a question there?

If you're having steering/suspension problems, it seems to me that the first course of action would be to check out the steering and suspension

webjohn

what part of the suspension should i check?
could the rack and pinion cause that?
or what else could it be?

enough questions? ha

njmaxseltd

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All of it
Yes
Tires, the driver perhaps.

dgeesaman

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Drive it carefully to a tire/alignment shop and have them check it out.

Dave

vqmaxman

I think there could be air in the system or the rack and opinion is failing.
Try checking the power steering resovior If it's empty or if it's low and If there's any leaks.

nismology

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I'd check the rack/LCA bushings/tie rod ends/ball joints.

webjohn

there is a leak and the power steering is running low so i would suspect its power steering leak.. but i dont no where its leaking from. where could the power steering fluid leak from.

soccerplr19

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i had the same problem rack & pinion was bad got it replaced, my steering still feels like driving a cadi, but thats cause my struts are bad as well

maximase86

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You might try getting under the car an look at the P/S line connections. Lots of build up around the connections could indicate bad seals or lines. Otherwise it's a good chance the rack itself is not good. It could also be a pad P/S pump too.

S

dgeesaman

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If the passenger side of your engine and frame isn't covered in PS fluid, then it's probably the rack leaking. The corrugated rubber boots on each end of the rack are supposed to be dry inside, but I'll bet one or both of yours are all oily.

Dave

Iron Scimitar

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suspension forum.

blumax1023

OK...I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.....ITS YOUR LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS.....GO TO A SHOP THAT IS NOT REALLY LIABLE OR HAVE A BUDDY DO IT.....MY DAD WORKED FOR NISSAN FOR 27 YEARS IN PARTS.....USE 1989 MAXIMA BUSHINGS OR ELSE YOU PAY MEGA MEGA BUCKS FOR IT!!!...ITS A LITTLE TRICKED I LEARNED

webjohn

yes the rite side of my engine from top to the bottom of the oil pan is covered in oil

webjohn

double post srry

webjohn

ok, ill change them, lets see if that fixes the problem

TunerMaxima3000

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Snypa

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you prob need alignment and change of springs.have a mechanic feel it out.

dralucard

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i had the same problem when i bought my car - very loose suspension, especially if i hit some bumps going around a curve on the highway. it was the rear struts. the car had 145k so i changed all of the struts, springs and mounts. totally different car. if your over 100k and you don't know if the struts were changed, have them checked.

Crusher103

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could u please.......

i think its Ur LCA bushings and also check Ur tie rods aswell

webjohn

well if i change all of those things i might as well drop a couple of inches any ways, where can i get the rite pieces to drop the car?