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cv steering problem

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collectorjohn49OP

  • Member since Oct 2010
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  • Mentor, OH, USA
Nov 18, 2011 at 9:01 PM
I have a 98 CV the problem is that the steering will seem to wonder, its a wierd kind of off center feel. Its not loose or have any play in the box just is uncomfortable, my wife hates it. I put new tires on it and had it aligned, inspection was good. Has anyone experianced this? Thanks
John McGrath
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jdmeaux

Nov 19, 2011 at 11:06 AM
CV has a tendency to do this from the steering components being worn out. I completely rebuilt my front-end (with the exception of the steering box), and although it is not a bad it before, it still wants to wander slightly. I suspect that the steering box has a worn bearing, which will cause this problem.

You said the inspection was good. The mechanic probably started grabbing parts of the steering linkage and push/pulled to see if there was any looseness. Minor looseness will often start to add up and give the entire front-end a loose feel.

You can 1- learn to live with it, or 2- see about replacing the steering box. I wish you luck.
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