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Posted on Sep 22, 2011
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My car was hit in a parking lot....the front passenger fender was the victim. The steering wheel has a good quarter turn of play in it, the car is veering to the right with no movement in the wheel at all, what part would be causing this? There is a clanking sound as well, no pattern, rhyme, or reason to the noise. thinking I might have broke a tie rod....whatchya think? Also, I need a diagram of the front fender and how to move back towards front of vehicle, the passenger door is catching the fender at the hinges. Thanksagain!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 24, 2008

SOURCE: Steering Binding

Hello Goldwinger.
Yes it could be an axle, It could also be the strut tower The strut bearing is on top of your strut and could be a problem I have seen it before and also the Axle do that, I don't think it would be the steering rack because I think it would do that either way you turn the steering wheel. I would stick with your first thought. Axle, sure sounds like an axle, The Clicking is usually the First indication of that. So I would take it out and check it or just replace it and I think that will solve your problem. If not get back to me and when I get in from the Shop I will check back here and see if you got it or not. Thanks Goldwinger and hope that helps you out some what. Bear001

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Nov 03, 2008

SOURCE: changing outer tie rod ends

Undue the lock nut and just screw them off, of course disconnect them from the steering knuckle 1st with a puller.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 13, 2008

SOURCE: Battery light keeps coming on and steering wheel noise

Hi,

Initially, would suspect that the vehicle has a loose belt that is common to the power steering pump and the alternator.

Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information. Good luck and kind regards. Thank you for using FixYa.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 25, 2008

SOURCE: whining sound from front passenger side.

Check the condition of front disc brake pads, if they are in need of replacement a preset little metal arm starts rubbing the discs and will make a whining noise. It doesn't do any damage but it's irritating to listen to.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 18, 2011

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best bet is get the manufactures service manual its lot better than haynes usally can find on ebay cheaper ... also check compnine.com they have diagrams n oem parts

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