Steering issue

Tiny
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Well it still feels like something is shifting and going back like a loose something but aint found it yet. Unless front mounts are it.
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 AT 6:24 PM
Tiny
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An alignment specialist will be able to find anything like that. Control arm bushings and a loose rack and pinion assembly are two of the more common causes. Unequal SAI will make a vehicle very unpredictable and will dart in different directions. That will make for a very miserable vehicle to drive.
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 AT 6:33 PM
Tiny
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So I checked camber and found side I fixed was off alot so got that set rechecked toe and test drove. Drives strate even if I let go of wheel. And does not veer suddenly under acceleration the only thing still happening is when letting off gas a slight drift to right for a second not much just enough to notice. Will continue to test and see if it does anything else outside of expectations. Also watch tread for funny wear.
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 AT 3:06 PM
Tiny
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Also may try another steering pump to see if that makes steering easier. Its acceptable just not like i'm use to.
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 AT 3:07 PM
Tiny
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And another note anyway to adjust shift points feels like it shifts too soon even under moderate acceleration. Could the vac selinoid be bad?
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 AT 3:09 PM
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 AT 3:43 PM
Tiny
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I don't think your transmission uses a vacuum modulator valve. Shift points are controlled by a computer.

If you got a printout of the alignment, what are the two readings for SAI?
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 AT 7:00 PM
Tiny
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Did not take it anywhere cant afford it. Trans has large can on frontside that has a vac hose? And now my other ride died the 98 saturn. Does saturntech still hang here?
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Thursday, March 17th, 2016 AT 4:52 PM
Tiny
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Yup; he's still here. You'll have to post a new question because only you and I will see anything you add here.
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Thursday, March 17th, 2016 AT 9:30 PM
Tiny
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I will have Renee contact him to help
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Saturday, March 19th, 2016 AT 12:26 AM
Tiny
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I would love to answer your Saturn question could you please start a new question for your other car. Start it off by saying this one is for Saturntech9 other wise the Saturn question will get lost on this question and others with Saturn cars wont be able to search and maybe help them fix there Saturn. Thanks in advance for your understanding.
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Monday, March 21st, 2016 AT 2:47 AM

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