The steering sounds a little when turning and after a revision the mechanic told me that the rack and pinion was in bad shape.
2006-09-27 13:45:33 · 7 answers · asked by Serge 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
That is strange what revision? I work on those every day. Rack leaks then the pump makes noise. Clunk turning right to left and going over bumps is caused by a bearing in the steering column. Either way if you have been nice enough to get your Altima worked on at a dealership even if it is out of warranty Nissan might "Good Will" the repair to keep you as one of it's valued customers
2006-09-27 13:54:24 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nissan Altima Rack And Pinion
2016-11-08 02:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by sachiko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You failed to say what kind of noise. If it only makes a grinding sound while turning then it is the power steering pump. The rack itself would only make a popping sound or a bumping sound if it where bent. If it is worn out it will leave a leak around the ends. Anything to do with steering is dangerous. What you most likely have is a bad power steering pump. There are additives at your local parts store that can help. It will only get harder and harder to actually turn the wheel.
2006-09-27 13:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by mikeshammer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the main thing a rack and pinion are used for is to help steering. with out it it is really hard to turn. it will help build your arms if you don't get it fixed. in the long run it will cost more money to fix it though.
2006-09-27 13:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by kwingfan13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is ,it can go all the way out,,and then its going to be real hard to steer,,plus i have seen some of them actually lock up when you turn in either direction,,it is dangerous,,i own a repair shop,and have replaced a lot of them that was just about locked up,and was dangerous to drive,be care full ,and good luck,i hope this help,s.
2006-09-27 13:52:31 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure there's a 50% chance you won't be killed
2006-09-27 13:49:55 · answer #6 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-09-27 13:57:37 · answer #7 · answered by hightechredneck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋