I have a '75 plymoth valiant.
When I make turns ONLY at slow speeds, the wheel gets tight/stuck and hard to turn. Once I give it some more gas, immediately the steering wheel loosens up again.
This happens even after power steering fluid is added.
This has never happened before with this car, so it's not normal.
2006-11-23 06:00:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like a bad power steering pump.
2006-11-23 06:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Using a tire pressure gauge, check the air pressure of each
front tire and compare it to what it's supposed to be (refer to
the vehicle's owner's manual if you are unsure of the correct
pressure)...
If its over...
Tires which are overinflated don't "hug" the road well. As a
result, they have a tendency to sort of "bounce around"
as the vehicle is being driven. Further, the faster the vehicle
moves, the more the tires "bounce". This bouncing effect is
transmitted to the steering linkage and, hence, results in
How to fix...
Let some air out of each front tire. Refer to this vehicle's
owner's manual for the correct air pressure. Doing this
should improve the steering problem. However, if it doesn't,
the cause probably lies with one or more loose/worn front
end components.
If its under....
ince "overinflated front tires" was ruled out, the only other
possibility is something involving the vehicle's "front end".
Now... you may be asking, "What exactly is the front end?"
Well, very loosely, it's all those bars, rods, levers, and other
gizmos underneath the front part of a vehicle. Specifically,
AutoTech is referring to such front end components as
the tie rod ends, ball joints, and control arms. These parts
all contribute to a vehicle's handling performance and are
critical towards achieving "tight" steering. If any are loose
or worn, the steering will be loose/sloppy.
How to fix....
Have a mechanic inspect the front end of this vehicle and
make any necessary repairs.
loose and sloppy steering.
2006-11-23 16:01:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ruski 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the belt may be slipping, check the fulid level to make sure it is full. If all is well there suspect a faulty pump or valve in the pump.
2006-11-23 14:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by prd2boft 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must change the power steering pump
2006-11-23 14:03:22 · answer #4 · answered by lostship 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your tire pressure.
2006-11-23 14:16:05 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋