Thread: steering problem

Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1 steering problem 
    SE Level Member GTP Ryan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Mass
    Posts
    69
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    a few days ago i was about to race my friend in her grand am and as i went to line up next to her my steering wheel would not turn left, only right, after embarassing myself with this problem in front of everyone i pulled my car over waited awhile and checked my power steering fluid/pumps. everything seemed to be fine. i can turn it to the left but only if i use alot of strength and it only does it about 70% of the time, other times it'll be smooth to turn and sometimes it will be hard to turn the wheel left and then suddenly go smooth. ive had people tell me locked up ball joint or something with the rack and pinion steering. it turns to the right just fine. any suggestions?
    Reply With Quote  
     

  2. #2 Re: steering problem 
    SE Level Member trickytransam's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    31
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    The Rack Internal O-Ring is cut.
    You have assist one way, but not the other.

    Because you have assist, the pump is working.

    The gear on the other hand, is plumbed for left and right. When an o-ring blows, you get fluid blowby, thus no hydraulic pressure behind the piston to move the gear.

    Replace the Rack and Pinion.
    Last edited by trickytransam; 12-06-2009 at 04:50 PM.
    Reply With Quote  
     

Similar Threads

  1. steering problem
    By stanggreg90 in forum General Tech Discussion
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 10-16-2009, 10:05 AM
  2. Steering/Suspension Problem
    By og512 in forum Brakes/Suspension/Chassis
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 08-10-2009, 11:05 AM
  3. 1999 Grand Prix 3.1L steering problem
    By Big Tom in forum Brakes/Suspension/Chassis
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 11-14-2008, 11:05 AM
  4. Steering wheel problem...
    By TMOTA503 in forum General Tech Discussion
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 09-09-2008, 07:02 PM
  5. Steering Problem Please Help
    By 2000grandprixGT in forum General Tech Discussion
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 03-08-2008, 02:00 PM
Tags for this Thread

View Tag Cloud

Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •