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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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steering problem after replacing front control arm bushings

so i just finished replacing the driver side control arm bushings and ball joint. after finally getting it on the ground (springs are not fun). when i took it out for a test drive drive i noticed it felt "weird" when i turned left. there is resistance when i first start the turn, but not through the complete revolution of the wheel. it does not matter what position the wheel is when i start turning left i feel resistance. but it turns right perfectly. has anyone else had this problem after replacing these parts.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 01:12 AM
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Re: steering problem after replacing front control arm bushings

Needs a wheel alignment.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:03 AM
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Re: steering problem after replacing front control arm bushings

Did you grease the BJ?

Watch the steering linkage and make sure you haven't got something out of place and the linkage hanging up on something.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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Re: steering problem after replacing front control arm bushings

You only did one side so their might be an imbalance causing binding.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:06 AM
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Re: steering problem after replacing front control arm bushings

ALWAYS do both sides. You don't replace 1 shock or one brake pad...
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:15 AM
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Re: steering problem after replacing front control arm bushings

Originally Posted by micktroup2
ALWAYS do both sides. You don't replace 1 shock or one brake pad...
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Re: steering problem after replacing front control arm bushings

i do plan on doing the other side then i know it needs an alignment. if i still have a problem after replacing other side and alignment i will go from there. thanks for replies.
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