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Old Jun 18, 2024 | 10:49 AM
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Steering wheel problem

Is there anybody who experience a problem like this , speed up and the car shift from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd , the steering Wheeler move to the right alf an inche at the moment of the gear kiks in.
it Happen and the steering wheel was fixed and is still happening.
Old Jun 18, 2024 | 02:37 PM
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Sounds like "Torque Steer"....
Old Jun 19, 2024 | 07:04 AM
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what do you mean when you say the steering wheel was fixed? was it replaced?
Old Jun 19, 2024 | 08:04 AM
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check control arm bushings
Old Jun 19, 2024 | 08:06 AM
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It sounds like torque steer. Common on FWD cars that have 200+ HP
Old Jun 19, 2024 | 09:12 AM
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Does it do it more the harder you press on the gas? If so then like everyone said, it's called torque steer and completely normal. The Maxima is particularly known for it.
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