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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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this morning everything was fine. i parked the car for about 6 hours and when i come back and do about 30 minutes of driving, then steering wheel feels alot stiffer. as if i dont have power steering. i just changed the power steering fluid a month ago with Honda fluid. there's also i clicking sound i just noticed when i move the wheel. why is my power steering acting up?

btw, i have a stock d16
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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^ you need new CV joints..end.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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what are cv joints and how much do they cost? and how hard are they to replace?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 96Civic_Coupe
what are cv joints and how much do they cost? and how hard are they to replace?
basicly replace the front axels..they arent to expensive..like 50-100 for both..installing them shouldnt be to hard..just unbolt and pop them in..but if you dont have experiience..I suggest getting a friend with some to help..wouldnt want to bust the seal.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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why do they need replacing ?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 96Civic_Coupe
why do they need replacing ?

because they are clicking! waring down...nect thing that will happen is that they will pop out on their own and when you accel on the gas pedal aint shit going to happen because you arent getting any torq to your wheels..so change them.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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well, the clicking comes from the steering wheel.

could this be the only reason why my car is acting up?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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is this what you're talking about

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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:doh: ..how and the hell is the steering wheel clicking? :thinking:
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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I'd start by checking your power steering fluid and pump.
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