Maxi pulls to right
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Maxi pulls to right
I have a 96SE that is making obvious pull to the right upon acceleration...car does not pull when coasting or taken out of gear. I checked condition of drive shafts (boots are intact and no obvious defects) but I'm guessing that one (probably passenger) axle is the problem?? I never noticed this before, so I don't guess this is normal. Am I correct on diagnosis and need to save up for a new (passenger?) axle? Tires are wearing fine with recent alignment Thanks!!
Last edited by packerZ; 05-05-2009 at 08:00 AM.
#3
did u recently get a wheel alignment or tire balance?
if u got the alignment i would say its the axle because i have a similar problem after i replaced a cheap axle
maybe even a strut...did u hit anything with the right front part of your car?
if u got the alignment i would say its the axle because i have a similar problem after i replaced a cheap axle
maybe even a strut...did u hit anything with the right front part of your car?
#4
You do realize that on acceleration, that the non-LSD trans will pull to the right due to the fact only one wheel is putting power to the ground, and thats usually the passenger wheel. Just making sure your aware of this.
#5
Gotta love it.
Makes you remember to hold on tight
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Maybe it was always doing this and I just now noticed... ?? Since nobody thinks it is an omen of axle problems, then I guess I will just keep on "hangin' on"! I just wanted to check, Thanks!!!! Doug
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Torque-steer AND other questions
I could almost completely steer my manual Jetta w/ the accel pedal. Try it under HARD REVERSE-ACCELERATION, and it can wander everywhere! TS can also be affected by uni-directional tires....
QUESTIONS, GENTLEMEN (Don't get nuts if I could have placed this in another spot, but I've searched). I have a very clean wht 95 manual SE w/ 70K miles (NO wear/replacements except tires).
1. Pulling fuse(s) to allow REAR WINDOWS to RETRACT all way down? I know - a safety feature.
2. Buying (x3) AUTO buttons and replacing buttons in driver's door to allow each window (other than driver's) to retract with one push?
3. Leatherette BRAKE BOOT COVER has dime-sized tear. Dealer wants $100.
4. OEM HOOD SHOCK prices are "shocking" according even to dealer at over $150 each. Been using shocks from Napa parts (made in Turkey!) which might last almost a year before they die - and bring them back for annual warranty replacement. Better idea Bilstein or Tokico?
5. GAS SYSTEM "hums" intermittently on hot days after parking car. Dealer can't hear bec they won't stop talking when trying to diagnose (or car has cooled by time tech gets to diagnose). Replaced cap.
I'd appreciate any tips - THANKS!!
[1995 Maxima SE - Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year - 4DSC]
TIPS - (1) AUTOGLYM "Super Resin Polish" English wax for clearcoats, reg paint and dark colors (NO MORE swirl or haze marks espec on darker colors); (2) Mother's or similar rubber/plastic protectorant, sprayed on paper towels to clean + protect all engine compartment, hoses, etc. Engine looks like new. Wear gloves if you like your desk/office job. Don't use SimpleGreen for this applic.
QUESTIONS, GENTLEMEN (Don't get nuts if I could have placed this in another spot, but I've searched). I have a very clean wht 95 manual SE w/ 70K miles (NO wear/replacements except tires).
1. Pulling fuse(s) to allow REAR WINDOWS to RETRACT all way down? I know - a safety feature.
2. Buying (x3) AUTO buttons and replacing buttons in driver's door to allow each window (other than driver's) to retract with one push?
3. Leatherette BRAKE BOOT COVER has dime-sized tear. Dealer wants $100.
4. OEM HOOD SHOCK prices are "shocking" according even to dealer at over $150 each. Been using shocks from Napa parts (made in Turkey!) which might last almost a year before they die - and bring them back for annual warranty replacement. Better idea Bilstein or Tokico?
5. GAS SYSTEM "hums" intermittently on hot days after parking car. Dealer can't hear bec they won't stop talking when trying to diagnose (or car has cooled by time tech gets to diagnose). Replaced cap.
I'd appreciate any tips - THANKS!!
[1995 Maxima SE - Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year - 4DSC]
TIPS - (1) AUTOGLYM "Super Resin Polish" English wax for clearcoats, reg paint and dark colors (NO MORE swirl or haze marks espec on darker colors); (2) Mother's or similar rubber/plastic protectorant, sprayed on paper towels to clean + protect all engine compartment, hoses, etc. Engine looks like new. Wear gloves if you like your desk/office job. Don't use SimpleGreen for this applic.
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it really depends on how hard it pulls. I mean, i replaced my passenger with a napa one and it REALLY pulled to the right. I coudln't even hold on for the life of me for the car to go straight. I test drove it around my neighborhood and i had to let go of the gas, turn the wheel left, n then accelerated. Put mine back (mine had a torn boot) and it didn't happen. Again, i'm not sure about the whole pulling to the right thing on how much it's suppose to pull. But if you feel like that your car has not done it before and is doing it now, then something is wrong. my car doesn't pull to the right of left when accelerating, or at least i don't really notice it.
#14
Shoot, I was driving a buddy of mine's Eagle Talon Turbo (Eclipse) one time. Was PO and gunned on it pulling out of a parking lot, and laid it to the floor, the car literay PULLED itself toward the ditch on the right side of the road. Luckily I was smart enough to realize it in time and let off and got the car back under control.
I always felt after that, if ANY car maker was putting turbos on light cars (> 2500ibs), they should have to install LSD on everyone as a standard option!!
#15
Years ago I bought a Citation X-11 with the High output V-6 and it was the worst car I have ever driven for torque steer under WOT. If you were in 1st gear and nailed it, it would just about jerk the steering wheel out of your hand. Ocassionally I will notice a little on both my 95 & 96 Maxima, but it is not bad.
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#16
Step 1. Post in the correct place: http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...e-posting.html
You may have searched, but you obviously can't read the titles of stickies.
Step 2. I see no questions, only statements. Hell, even some statements with question marks.
Reformulate your post, post in the correct place, and you'll get answers. No need to completely hijack this thread for your benefit.
You may have searched, but you obviously can't read the titles of stickies.
Step 2. I see no questions, only statements. Hell, even some statements with question marks.
Reformulate your post, post in the correct place, and you'll get answers. No need to completely hijack this thread for your benefit.
#18
i think it's normal. if i let go of the steering wheel, i get a pull to the right also. it's usually only a matter of seconds before i have to pull back on the steeling wheel when letting go so i don't leave the lane i'm driving in.
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