You cannot replace just the bushings. You have to replace the whole control arm.
Completely failed tie rods would cause a lack of steering control.
I would suspect wheel balance is the problem but the steering and suspension system such as tie rod ends, pitman arm, idler arm, steering box, ball joints and control arm bushings if applicable should be checked also.
-age and use. -worn or neglected front end. Tie rods, bushings, etc... -out of true wheels.
no it wont affect the steering. the only thing to affect the steering would be the pump, the steering box, the belt or lines. or possibly worn out mechanical steering components. like tie rods ball joints etc.
would it be subfram bushings that stop the car fromm swaing or sway bar bushings
There are two methods of changing control arm bushings. One method involves removing the damaged bushing arms and pressing out the bad units. When doing so it may be best to replace the bushings of both sides of the car. Since the control arm has been removed anyway and if the vehicle is of mileage it also may be the best opportunity to replace the ball joints. The second method would be purchasing a complete control arm assembly with new bushings and ball joints already installed.
believe it or not geos are toyotas so try the Toyota dealer or the same platform as the geo like a Toyota corolla of the same year
just normal bushings
no If you've never rotated your tires and they're badly worn, or if they're unbalanced (wheel weight come off ) they can affect your steering somewhat
have your front driver side control arm bushings checked and ball joint and tie rod end well have them check both sides just in case
It wouldn't affect the pump and it can cause hard steering one way or other, or it can leak.