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Questions tagged [steering]

Questions about the steering system of a vehicle, including the wheel, column, rack, and linkages. For power steering specific questions, use the 'power-steering' tag

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Creaking sound when turning

My car has developed an annoying creaking sound when turning. I'm trying to figure out what it is but I've hit the limit of my car knowledge now. Car: 2003 Mazda Pretege5 Miles: 121K The creaking sounds like it's coming from more toward the center…
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Cutting an inner tie-rod: how

Attempting to replace inner+outer tie-rods. Situation: outer tie rod is screwed-in and showing strong resistance to being unscrewed. The outer tie rod must be removed in order to apply the tie-rod tool to unseat the inner tie-rod. It was suggested…
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What factors determine steering ratio?

What are the factors that can be used to determine the steering ratio of manually driven rack & pinion steering gear? What are the relations of steering ratio with other steering factors like turning radius, design of steering gear etc.?
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Is steering wheel free play a simple adjustment?

I just replaced my rack and pinion steering gear with a "brand new" remanufactured unit from a reputable builder. Manual steering unit. No hydraulic power assist. I notice the steering wheel has about 5 degrees of effortless "free play" (slop) with…
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Are rack and pinion parts unavailable?

Is it my poor googling skills, or does nobody sell individual parts for rack and pinion steering units? The pinion has a chipped tooth but the rack looks tip top, so I see no reason to spend $250 replacing the whole system. Is there some trick…
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Hydraulic steering goes left but not right

I am working on a project with a group of friends. We have built a vehicle using a hydraulic orbital steering valve from an old ditch witch. The vehicle goes left but not right. There are 5 ports on the valve. Every valve is plumbed the way it is…
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how does rack and pinion manage to move each wheel alone

Ok I underatand how rack and pinion steering works but in order for it to prevent slippery in wheels the inner rotating wheel has to follow a different path with a different angle than the other one, so how does that happen though wheels are…
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Just bought brand new front right tire. My steering wheel is tilted to the left when I am driving straight. (no pulling whatsoever)

Any info would be highly appreciated. I just bought a used pre owned one owner 2016 vehicle with an accident free carfax. The car has 22,000 miles, therefore the tires have 22,000 miles on them. The other day I hit a large pothole and blew out the…
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What can cause loose steering other than alignment and tyres?

If your steering is off, drags to the left when accelerating, is a bit loose etc, I guess the first thing to do is check your tyres and wheel alignment. If these do not correct the problem, what are the other possible causes?
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loud clunking/banging noise coming from the front of my car

I'm hearing a clunking/banging noise from the front of my car when i steer left or right whilst stationary. Any ideas of what it could be?
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What is the temperature at steering rack?

What is the average temperature of air around steering rack? Can it be greater than 70 C ? Actually I have to put a sensor over there whose threshold temperature of working is 75 C.
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Why is it hard to steer My car when I drove through puddles?

Why does the power steering misfunction when I drive through puddles? W ill it be ok when it dries out? I have a Chevy Prism.
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Steering Rack Clicking Noise

My steering wheel on a Mitsubishi Outlander MY2011 is making a clicking noise that seems to come from right tyre (on a RHD). All tie rods and bushes have just been replaced, as was the CV Boot. The suspension was also checked. Here's a video of the…
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I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. All of a sudden I'm having trouble keeping it on the road. It's like the wheels are not gripping the road

I have a Pontiac Grand Prix 2004. All of a sudden I'm having trouble keeping it on the road. It's like the wheels are not gripping the road.
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steering does not respond appropriately

I started my car this morning and backed up out of my parking spot. When I left the parking lot I lost steering (the response from the wheel is extremely stiff and behaves as if there is no power steering.) There are no leaks indicating loss of…
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