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Aligning a castle nut with a torque spec to a cotter pin hole
The nuts at the knuckle on my outer tie rod ends are castle nuts, which are locked by cotter pins fed through holes in the studs. The nuts also have a torque spec (27.0±2.5 N∙m, in this case).
If I ...
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What is causing steering wheel to vibrate?
I just hand my 1995 Jeep Grande Cherokee 4.0L straight 6 automatic in for tune-up (rotor, cap, wires, plugs, filters oil etc) and trans fluid service at special jeep repair shop. Also had the motor ...
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Creaking sound when turning
My car has developed an annoying creaking sound when turning. I'm trying to figure out what it is but I've hit the limit of my car knowledge now.
Car: 2003 Mazda Pretege5
Miles: 121K
The creaking ...
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Hissing Sound when Turning Sharp
I drive a 1980 Jeep CJ-7, and I've noticed when I turn the wheel sharply to the left or right, I can hear a hissing sound. It seems to be coming from the engine compartment/end of the steering column ...
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Steering very difficult on 1996 Taurus
I'm trying to help a friend diagnose/fix a problem with the steering on his 1996 Taurus wagon. When the vehicle is not moving, turning the steering wheel is extremely difficult, even moreso than if ...
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steering does not respond appropriately
I started my car this morning and backed up out of my parking spot. When I left the parking lot I lost steering (the response from the wheel is extremely stiff and behaves as if there is no power ...
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What can cause the squeak sound in the front right when driving faster then 70 km/h
I just have bought a Toyota Yaris of 2007 and observe two things. There is a squeaking sound from right front when driving over 60-70 km/h. Another is when turning wheels right or left completely I ...
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2003 Ford Escort ZX2 has creaky steering
It doesn't squeal. It creaks in a constant, staccato fashion while I make right turns at low speeds. What could this be?
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How does the tracking on the car get hit 'out'
As per the title. If the tracking on a car is adjusted by adjusting the threaded part on the track rod end, how exactly does the tracking go 'out' of alignment over time, and/or how does hitting a ...
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Squeaky steering?
Before going off to college, I had my car carefully inspected by a trusted mechanic whom I asked to inform me of any major problems. That is to say, the car has none now.
However, I just noticed ...
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CV Joint Overhaul - is it worth it?
I have problems with one of my CV joints on my 1993 Acura. I read the repair manual and they suggest that actually fixing the joint itself is a pain and that most people should just buy a new axle ...
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Ford Focus steering wheel vibration and noise from front right wheel4
I drive a Ford Focus 2004 which has about 104 thousand km on the clock.
There is a constant noise from the front right wheel which goes away when I depress the clutch. Moreover around 60km/h and ...
