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re: Is there a car problem that causes steering wheel slack after driving awhile?
Posted on 1/3/17 at 1:55 pm to tgrbaitn08
Posted on 1/3/17 at 1:55 pm to tgrbaitn08
Pour some Vagisil in your gas tank. Same thing happened to my ex. Works every time.
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Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:07 pm to Paige
If that's the case your tie rod ends are probably worn out. My guess is you have well over 100k miles on the car, right?
Tie rod ends are relatively cheap and pretty easy to change. Until you get this fixed you probably won't be able to align the front end.
What kind of car is it?
For reference, the tie rods connect the steering mechanism attached to your steering wheel to the wheel themselves. In the tie rod end is a little "ball socket" (Like your hip) with a bolt sticking out. The bolt connects to the assembly that your wheel is mounted on. When the ball socket "wears out", it gets loose. When it gets loose, when you turn the steering wheel, you have to move it more to make up for the looseness in the "ball socket" before the wheel will move.
I hope that helps.
Tie rod ends are relatively cheap and pretty easy to change. Until you get this fixed you probably won't be able to align the front end.
What kind of car is it?
For reference, the tie rods connect the steering mechanism attached to your steering wheel to the wheel themselves. In the tie rod end is a little "ball socket" (Like your hip) with a bolt sticking out. The bolt connects to the assembly that your wheel is mounted on. When the ball socket "wears out", it gets loose. When it gets loose, when you turn the steering wheel, you have to move it more to make up for the looseness in the "ball socket" before the wheel will move.
I hope that helps.
This post was edited on 1/3/17 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:09 pm to eitek1
Cool. Thank you
It has 150k. A 2002 escalade
It has 150k. A 2002 escalade
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:17 pm to Paige
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A 2002 escalade
Idler arm and Pittman arm and more than likely loose meshing between the gears in the gearbox.
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and have a reputable mechanic shop install all components. It will probably run you around $300 for the labor plus alignment but you'll be good to go.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:19 pm to Paige
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Cool. Thank you
It has 150k. A 2002 escalade
This vehicle will have inner and outer tie rods for each side. The outer tie rod ends are easy to change the inner tie rod ends are a little more work.
I just looked on Amazon. You can get the parts you need for about 50 dollars or so. If you have a friend that's handy with cars buy them a six pack and they can have it done before the six pack is finished.
Good luck.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:22 pm to meauxjeaux2
I second the opinion about the Pittman Arm.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:22 pm to meauxjeaux2
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Idler arm and Pittman arm and more than likely loose meshing between the gears in the gearbox.
The Escalade doesn't have Rack and Pinion steering? I figured that it would...
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:25 pm to eitek1
quote:not a 02 model
The Escalade doesn't have Rack and Pinion steering? I figured that it would...
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:27 pm to Jimbeaux
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I second the opinion about the Pittman Arm.
As a mechanic i would decrease the amount of labor i would charge if she would let me do the entire front end.
Book labor would want so much per part changed but i would offer an adjustment to the price for allowing me to do all the steering parts to ensure a firm steer and a proper alignment.
As a good mechanic i would not attempt an alignment without first changing out the steering parts.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:29 pm to meauxjeaux2
My wife drives an O4 Trailblazer which has rack and pinion steering. I figured it would be the same.
Interesting...
Interesting...
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:30 pm to eitek1
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:32 pm to Paige
power steering leak
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:36 pm to meauxjeaux2
The last steering box I messed with was a GM 605 and that was a LONG time ago. Thanks for the info.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:49 pm to meauxjeaux2
GMs always seem to have issues like these. would rather this (wearable part IMO) go out than something in the drivetrain.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 3:41 pm to Paige
Meth is a mind altering thing.......
Posted on 1/3/17 at 3:55 pm to Paige
Kind of scary. What kind of car is it?
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:00 pm to Isabelle81
'02 Escalade, Paige rolls in style.
Paige, get R to do it. Like the Carnies say "Nobody rides for free".
You still got some play in your wheels. I knowed it.
Paige, get R to do it. Like the Carnies say "Nobody rides for free".
You still got some play in your wheels. I knowed it.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:38 pm to Paige
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A 2002 escalade
Baller
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:55 pm to Paige
Excessive lash in steering box or failing rag joint. Common in large SUV's. Check tire pressures first. Worn steering components would probably occur from startup and not get worse hours later.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 5:04 pm to CaptN
If the front tires are over inflated you reduce the contact patch. This would get worse as you drive because the pressure would increase from heat. Signs would be wear on center of tire tread. Don't trust pay air gauges. Invest five bucks and get your own.
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