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1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Repair Question


Topics covered: Steering, Wheel, Steering wheel.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 26, 2010

1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Help!!!

Steering problem
1997 Oldsmobile Aurora V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 106000 miles

My car steering wheel turns, but my tires are completely straight. if i turn it on all i can do is reverse and drive forward. i dont understand what exactly itsdoing that.
Avatar Asked by Alisha5205

Answer

Replied on March 21, 2010

When you turn the steering wheel, does it come to an end and stop? If not, either the steering shaft is no longer attached to the rack and pinion or the rack itself is bad.

Check that and let me know what you find.

Joe

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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