i've had a loose steering wheel for a while. When driving down the road i have to keep moving the steering wheel slightly from side to side to go straight. i was told to change all these parts. I just had the steering box, tie rods, pitman arm, idler arm and ball joints replaced. After everything was done, i got an alignment, but i still have the same problem. what could be the problem???? any help will be very useful.How do you fix a loose steering wheel?
Smith sounds about right. I would check the air pressure in the tires as well, (do it yourself) that will make allot of difference if they are under pressure and they may not look it. There is also a nut and bolt on the top of older cars (i'm not sure if the new ones still have it) steering box that will take out excess slack in side to side movement in steering. But you need someone who knows what he is doing and someone you trust. Machanics take advantage of people every day, espeailly WOMEN.How do you fix a loose steering wheel?
huh - maybe where the steering column connects to the steering box is messed up? Maybe just down by the brake pedal?How do you fix a loose steering wheel?
or it might also be your allignment
or even your tires
but i think its most likely steering wheel or allignment
get it checked by a professionalHow do you fix a loose steering wheel?
You need to adjust the steering box for tightnessHow do you fix a loose steering wheel?
It sounds like either you need a sportier car or a smaller steering wheel (an aftermarket one, but that would normally require removing your air bag)
Loose steering wheels are inherent in some cars that are deemed as family sedans. If you drive a luxery family sedan, you're even more out of luck.
If you've replaced all that stuff and the steering still feels loose, I'd say it really doesn't get any better.How do you fix a loose steering wheel?
im a mechanic for conrads total car care thay sold you alot of **** you didnt need . sue them . all you need is to replace the swivel u joint style knuckle on the stearing shaft . you got jued.How do you fix a loose steering wheel?
in a lot of older cars the steering is loose. what year/make car do you have? check the power steering fluid and belt. if your father or friend knows about cars get one of them to look at it. but if it's an older car it's just going to have loose steering.
