Steering question
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kennyz
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2000 SSEi - Location: West Greenwich, R.I.
Steering question
On my 2000 SSEi when I`m driving down the road if I move the wheel from side to side there is a slight amount of play with a detent either way. It is only a very slight movement but it is there none the less. Is this normal for these models? I now the older generation Bonnevilles didn`t do it.
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quicksilver
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Re: Steering question
Check you TREs, there a chance that they could be bad, or it could be the control arm bushings. Jack it up and start trying to move things that,should not move that are linked to the suspension for the front end.
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2000 Bonneville SSEi- 145,XXX miles, bonestock for the time (don't hold your breath, it might be a long while)
Typos courtesy of LG Optimus G- yes, I do most of my trolling with my phone. Don't judge me.
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kennyz
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2000 SSEi - Location: West Greenwich, R.I.
Re: Steering question
It feels more like it`s either in the rack or the steering shaft. There`s a notchiness to it that reminds me of when the steering head bearings on a motorcycle develop a flat spot.
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Archon
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Re: Steering question
The notchiness could be the intermediate steering shaft. That generally does not involve any play, however.
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