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Can a broken power steering pump damage the front lower suspension arms?
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∙ 13y ago
Only if the lack of steering caused you to run over a boulder, or some other large road hazard. The lower suspension arms are pretty tough, and under normal circumstances are not easily damaged. The Power Steering and the lower control arms are not linked in any way...
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Why would the steering wheel sit wrong?
The alignment is miss-set or the front suspension and steering is damaged, OR the steering coloum is broken or damaged
How much should it cost to fix a broken car suspension?
Please be more specific with your question-front, rear, right, left, steering, ride, what????
What would cause Front suspension system to have excessive steering effort and rapid steering wheel return?
A front suspension system has excessive steering effort and rapid steering wheel return. The most likely cause of this problem is
A front suspension system has excessive steering effort and rapid steering wheel return The most likely cause of this problem is?
The front suspension may have excessive positive camber
What would cause 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee front wheels to point opposite directions?
For the front wheels to point different directions there is something bent, broken, or disconnected in the steering linkage or front suspension.
Excessive steering effort and rapid steering wheel return?
A customer notices difficult steering and rapid steering wheel return. What might be a possible cause?The rear suspension may have excessive positive casterThe front suspension may have excessive positive casteThe rear suspension may have excessive positive camber.The front suspension may have excessive positive camber.
What damage has been done by a pothole if your steering wheel shakes and a few weeks later the exhaust suddenly sounds like its blowing on acceleration?
You may have broken the steel belt in the tire that hit the hole or damaged a front suspension part. An exhaust pipe or muffler may have been dented. monitor engine temperature for exhaust problem, look for higher engine temps to show seriousness of damage and possible drop in gas mileage. I would have exhaust and front suspension visually inspected for damage.
What does it mean when you have difficult steering but have rapid steering wheel return?
The front suspension may have excessive positive caster.
What would happen if the tie rod broke?
If your steering rack is in front of the front axles or CV joints, that wheel will flop out and at best you will come to an uncomfortable and frightening stop with a minimum amount of damage. If the steering rack is behind the axles or the CV joints you can coast to a stop. The way to avoid this is to have your front suspension and steering checked every time you have your tires rotated. You will lose complete steering of the vehicle. They connect the wheels to the steering wheel.
How do you fix a 1997 Nissan truck that leans to one side only in front?
Sounds like something in the front suspension is broken bent or missing. Compare all the steering and suspension parts on both sides of the front of the truck to each other, and see if you find the culprit. Any mechanic will be able to eye ball it for you if you can't figure it out.
Does hyuandai have struts or tie rods in the front?
Both. Struts for suspension and tie rods for steering.
Why are the last 12 inches of the front brake lines made of rubber?
To allow for steering and suspension movement.
