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1999 Chevrolet Astro Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Pitman arm, Rack and pinion.
Mileage: 362,000 miles.

Asked on November 10, 2011

What is causing my van to pull to the left

Always pulling to the left
its not the bearing
Avatar Asked by tinkerbell65

Answer

Replied on November 10, 2011

Check alignment and check to make sure none of the brakes are hanging up.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on November 10, 2011

its not the breaks we just fixed them. the right side was doing the same thing but the bearing went out on that side we fixed that and it stoped he checked the left bearing and there was nothing wrong with it he said something bout a rack and pinion could that be it

Tiny Response from tinkerbell65
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Replied on November 10, 2011

The rack won't cause it to pull. However, a worn steering component could.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on November 10, 2011

ok what is that and is it hard to change/ fix

Tiny Response from tinkerbell65
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Replied on November 10, 2011

It could be one of several things... Tie rod, ball joing, pitman arm... They need checked for excessive play.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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