Help: Excessive Play in Steering Wheel

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Jun 20, 2002 | 08:39 AM

Shingoblade-GSR

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Help: Excessive Play in Steering Wheel

Hi,

I've been noticing that my steering has a lot of play near the center before the car actually starts to turn. I've heard of this problem before; do I need to tighten a cable or something? Thanks

oh, and car has 30,000 miles

Shingo

Jun 20, 2002 | 09:13 AM

PatrickGSR94

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I think it's probably just a symptom of power steering. It could be the tie-rod end bushings, but not likely on a car w/ only 30K miles. If you still have a warranty, have a dealer check it out.

Dec 26, 2003 | 09:15 AM

SuperMaxiPad

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I know this is an old thread, but im having the same problem, and was wondering if and how you got this problem fixed.

Sep 20, 2005 | 06:27 PM

Meguel24

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BUMP.

Im having the same problem now. can someone shead some light on this? from center postition i can wiggle the wheel left and right a few degrees and car doesnt respond. yet in another car its tight and very responsive. help please.

Sep 21, 2005 | 06:38 AM

tgansert

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Be prepared to hear your pitman arms need replacing as well as the tie rod ends. Take it to a front end shop before you wrap yourself around a telephone pole. Good Luck.