no it does not,its Power Steering with a gear box
Tires can be either out of balance or have a slipped belt and cause vibration in the steering wheel. Wheels can be bent and cause it. CV joints can be almost to the point of failure and cause it. Excessively loose steering components (ball joints, Rack, idler arm (if present), struts... Either the front or rear drive shafts could be out of balance most likely the front
About 2 hours.
check your idler arm for play, these blazers are known for that, check your pit man arm coming down from your steering box, front sway bar bolt & bushings and rear bushings
Should be left lower side of dash by steering column
Could be a plugged catalytic converter.
not sure when this was posted but a 98 does not have a rack it has a recirculating ball steering box
If you have plenty of fluid it could be the power steering pump itself going bad or it could be the rack and pinion assembly.
the 98 do not have a power steering Gear box. if your refering to the rack and pinion. do yourself a favor and go buy a haynes manual, if your talking about the power steering Pump.. again haynes.
Yes, you can replace the seal for the rack and pinion on a 1998 Ford Contour. However, it typically involves removing the rack and pinion assembly from the vehicle, which can be labor-intensive. Make sure to properly drain the power steering fluid and follow the manufacturer's specifications for reassembly to avoid leaks. If you're not experienced with this type of repair, consider consulting a professional mechanic.
No its not. It is diffcult even with proper tools.
1200 dollars
yes
A front popping on the left of a 98 Blazer could be the brakes, steering, or wheel bearing. Check all three to find the cause.
You will have to get a tool called a Power steering puller to remove the pulley. Then another tool that puts it back on.
You can, but you risk overheating your power steering pump and rack. Not good for the seals and they will leak for sure after a while.
No
Steering rack problems. Possibly time to replace. Seek professional help! Y-THINK-Y