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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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steering/suspension problems?

i have a 98 maxima se i have had alot of problems that i have been fixing one by one, i am stumped by this one though


im at a stop light, turns green, i begin to accelorate until i reach my desired speed so i let off the gas and suddenly the steering loosens and the steering wheel sort of falls to the left as the car pulls to the right it only happens in this or similar situations like this and only for like 3 seconds then i stop and or turn and i can do it all over again


i have been told it could be my brakes sticking on the right side and i changed brakes rotors and the right side caliper which indeed was broken but to no avail,

i was also told it could be the axle but i changed both alxes like 3 months ago so i dont think so and when i visually inspect the underbody like struts or bushing i cant see any issues all though i do admit i am far from a mechanic but idk i didnt check the rack or anything please help me

i have 198,000 miles on this baby and i want to keep it as long as possible i love it and want to mod and personalize it and have plans to do a manual trans conversion and twin turbo project after i prep the engine and try to fix it as much as possible and before people say u cant put a turbo on a maxima(idk y) i plan to do like ive seen before putting the turbos under the back bumper and piping them to the engine

but anyway thats besides the point i need help please!!!!! with this and any sugestions whatsoever this is my first post but i want to become a part of this comunity and i see some amazing car lovers here
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 05:37 AM
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Check the tie rod ends, both inner and outter. Also check the bushings that hold the rack in place. Last, check the control arms, make sure the ball joints and bushings are all tight.
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 06:48 AM
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thanks for your input man... i was hoping would get a reply from a pro on this site and with maximas i will check on that and let you know what i come up with inshaAllah
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