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Old Mar 6, 2015 | 06:07 PM
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I have no knowledge of this kind of stuff . But long story short my 2001 Camaro SS just gave out. I was backing out of the driveway and the steering rack made some popping and would not turn left and right
There was a bolt on the floor and some oil. Any further info on where to go from here would be greatly appreciated
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Old Mar 6, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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can't comment on the oil. bolt,little or big,a good description(pic) of the bolt would help.
a little bolt could be from the 'u-joint' that connects the steering wheel shaft to the steering rack input shaft.
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Old Mar 6, 2015 | 07:16 PM
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Well the bolt was big and full of lithium grease. I can't explain the oil either. It's not power steering because it's too dark and does not smell like it. So it basically won't turn right. Just left but barely
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Is the steering wheel easy to spin with little effect on the tires?

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Is the steering wheel really hard to turn but see slight movement at the tire?

Pics of the bolt would help.
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