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2005 Dodge Caravan steering locking up

Tiny
RGOBLE
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  • 2005 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 191,000 MILES
When the steering is turn all the way to the right it gets stuck, I can force free but it pops and cracks. Thenit will work ok for a minute but does it again when it gets hot. It also forces fluid out of resovoir. Could this be my rack worn out?
Sunday, June 20th, 2010 AT 2:56 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 108,192 POSTS
IT sounds like the rack is binding. There are bushings that go bad and can cause the steering to stick.

Also, make sure you have checked all steering components and ball joints.

Let me know what you find.
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Monday, June 21st, 2010 AT 11:19 PM

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