I have a 1990 Buick Lasabre and first of all, the steering wheel is off center to the left. When I turn left, there is a grinding sound. When I straighten out the wheel, it is no longer crooked for a moment, then it catches and jerks left again. Any ideas what this might be?
2007-03-12 11:08:07 · 11 answers · asked by Jess 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No, but you might want to take it to a shop so they can look at it and determin if it is safe or not 2 drive
2007-03-12 11:12:02 · answer #1 · answered by Tweentwin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has steering shaft to Steering Gear,there is a Plate on top side ,It will have 4 bolts holding it ,Now there is a Single Bolt
in the Center of Plate,with Type Writter whiteout Make a mark
from top-side and Plate.This is the centering of worm Gear.
It should take an Allen hex tool size some are 1/4 when you have one that fits in the head of( bolt hold it) and loosen the one nut about 1 round ,Now with front wheels on plastic so they pivot easy slowly turn allen wrench,ck steering wheel see if it is still centered,You will know when you have it right.Now lock down jam nut/Good Luck
2007-03-12 11:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by section hand 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-18 11:59:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a wheel bearing. Jack up the left front wheel and after its off ground use both hands on each side and try to wiggle it. It takes alot of effort but if it moves thats your problem. Also if this is what it is the tire will fall off when the bearing breaks so fix immediatly.
looks like lots of advice but nobody agree's take it to a shop.
2007-03-12 11:15:09 · answer #4 · answered by jesta.drifter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like your control arm bushings need to be replaced.
Find a good chassis shop, or alignment shop. Make sure there's old guys working there who have been around the block a time or two.
I use Pearson's Alignment in Bakersfield. The guy really knows his stuff.
I wouldn't use a chain shop, try to find an independent shop that checks out with the BBB and get that fixed.
You're driving a dangerous car.
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2007-03-12 11:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by s2scrm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a strut bearing going out. Get that fixed before something breaks going down the road!
2007-03-12 11:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by Delphi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have someone check to see if the rotors need to be replaced and if the steering is aligned properly.
2007-03-12 11:10:55 · answer #7 · answered by christine_ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have suspension problems, take it to a repair shop and get it fixed. It could be your steering box also. Could be dangerous, get it fixed.
2007-03-12 11:15:48 · answer #8 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like the rack is loose where it bolts to the frame.
2007-03-12 11:14:44 · answer #9 · answered by TonynNC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the rack is bad.
2007-03-12 12:00:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋