[Shotimes] Wierd Steering problem

[Leigh Smith]

Steering like that sounds like front suspension part time.

If it is as bad as you describe, park the car until you find it, you 
don't want to risk it snapping while you are driving.

Jack up the front end and grab the tire with both hands as other 
suggested. Basically wheel should not move at all in any direction 
except rotation. You will feel a click or clunk if you have any 
suspension part worn with metal to metal contact. Typical SHO parts to 
wear are inner & outer tie rods ends, lower ball joints, wheel bearings 
or front strut rod bushings. You may need a second person to grab each 
individual part, like the ball joint, as you shake the wheel, to make 
sure you pinppoint the problem. When you have your fingers on both sides 
of the bad part, like the outer tie rod end, you can literally feel the 
1/16-1/8 (maybe even 1/4) in movement between your fingers.


Lee


SyckoJayy@aol.com wrote:

>Hey all,
>
>       I have a 93 atx which I know needs front brakes and probably an 
>alignment But today as I was driving I was not able to keep the car straight.....it 
>will swerve slightly to the left and right during acceleration and when I take 
>my foot on the gas.  The car is fine when I am at a cruising speed, the 
>swerving will start at about 30 mph.  I have never had this problem.  Its going to 
>the garage on friday but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas and if anyone 
>thinks the car is unsafe to drive.  I was thinking maybe tie rod ends or 
>maybe a frozen caliper.
>
>Thank you in advance
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