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Over-steer is a condition describing when the automobile turns sharper than the steering wheel is turned.
Usually involving in a slight to exteem slide from the rear tires while the front tires retain grip.
This can also be a controlled situation in that the suspension is set to give aditional cornering angle based on side loading of suspension components.
Over-steer is UNSAFE in normal street usage and most cars are built to agressivley prevent Over-Steer. Most modern cars are built and adjusted to have an UNDER-Steer condition as the reaches the limits of grip.
There are many adjustments and modifications you can make dependent on what car it is.
If the car is Over-Steering in an un-wanted manner you are looking for worn rear wheel bearings, worn or damaged rear suspension parts or suspension bushings.
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What causes a steering to lock?
it wiil break your steering column
What causes excessive steering effort and rapid steering wheel return?
Failure of the Power Steering system.
What causes rapid steering wheel return and excessive steering effort?
Failure of the power steering system.
What causes soft steering on a 1996 suburban while riding over bumpy surfaces or negotiating curves?
improper tire pressure
What causes excessive pitching suspension and steering?
No
What causes difficult steering?
Faulty power steering pump, low fluid level, and improper belt tension are the most common. It can be causes by damaged or restricted power steering lines, steering gearbox, steering rack and pinion, seized tie rod ends, strut mounts, ball joints, over sized tires, and so on. If you hear a whining noise while engine is running suspect fluid loss or damaged power steering system component. If noise is more of a creek or squeak over bumps or while turning the wheel (no noise while engine running and not turning wheel or moving in gear) suspect mechanical steering or suspension component.
What causes the steering wheel to shake back and forth when car is idling?
Your power steering pump and or steering box may be about to give out on you.
What causes steering to tighten up when driving?
you may need more power steering fluid.
Power steering pump failure 94 Toyota land cruiser?
Power steering pump failure is a common cause of poor steering on a 94 Toyota Land Cruiser. The seals can allow leaks and air to enter the system over time which prematurely causes failure.
What causes play in a steering wheel?
loose nuts
What causes a vibrating steering wheel?
Tires out of balance
What causes difference in movement?
The steering wheel was turned.
