The vehicle is a '95 Suzuki Sidekick w/80K and power steering. It takes an effort I'd call a bit much to turn the wheel away from center when on pavement, in 2WD. It's not a hard effort but no other Sidekick I've owned, both 2 & 4WD has done it. It wants to quickly re-center itself when turned away from center and is a big nuisance. I've owned the vehicle since 63K and it's always done this. I rigorously maintain it, even with synthetic power steering fluid. Any suggestions?
2007-03-13 06:35:51 · 4 answers · asked by Homey 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Have the alignment checked. You could have a castor problem.
2007-03-13 06:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not no what your suspension looks like but a pull to center is caused by too much positive caster. That's the center line from the top ball joint or strut to the true center of the tire patch on the road. Generally 3 - 5 degrees is enough. Get it aligned ASAP. Good luck!
2007-03-13 14:19:04 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY READING THE OWNERS MANUAL !!!!!!!!
its called part time 4 wheel drive
the 4 wheel is not ment to be used on payvement
YOU WILL BRAKE SOMETNING !!!!!!!
when you engage the 4 wheel drive it locks the front diff so both front tires turn at the same speed
doesnt work well going around corners
2007-03-13 13:48:19 · answer #3 · answered by grumpy0282 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the way its set up. caster and camber of front wheels..talk to the alignment guy/gal...It may be nothing you can do..Put a few lbs more air in front tires
2007-03-13 13:40:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋