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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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what symptoms can i look for when the rack and pinion is going out. ask this cuse mine is hard to steer but the thing is i just changed the power steering pump yesterday, and now its worse all the lines are i the place they need to be. when i drive like the car steers hard to one side and when i try to correct it it does the same thing to the other side need help on this thx.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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what car ,year?
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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sorry its a 99 ss
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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Is there any fluid leaking from the rack?
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Have you checked your alignment??
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no fluid leaking and yes my alignment is getting messed up driver side tire is getting worn
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Where are you located? If I were you I'd take it to a shop. Here's something you can do yourself: jack up the front of the car, and wiggle each wheel with your hands. Twist them (towards you and away from you) left/right and top/bottom. There should be little to no play.
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