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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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Car: 1982 Camaro Z28
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steering pull

my car was pulling/leading sorta from side to side sometimes ...

but then
i just got my lower balljoints replaces on both sides and a wheel alignment and it seems a bit better. but it still does a little bit? could it be because of the worn tires? or should i go back and complain? i also have to change the power steering pressure hose, will do that tonight... but is there another reason it pulls sometimes? or did they **** me over?

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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Car: 1966 impala , 1998 sebring vert,1978 buick regal turbo, 1991 chevy silverado 3/4ton 4x4 lifted
Engine: 283, 2.5,3.8 turbo 350
Transmission: powerglide,auto overdrive, th350,4L80
if the tires are worn funny then replace them that is gonna make the car pull also check the tire pressure and make sure its not low
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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yeah. my rims are on their way =P. ordered them last wednesday i think.
anywho..
any ideas on how to loosen up this g*d damn power steering hose? what can i put on it? its so tight. not moving, n its soo hard to get in theree..

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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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you talking about on the back of the pump or the steering box its self ? if you mean the pump your better off to take the pump off and change it , if your talking about the steering box we use a open end wrench on it works just fine
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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grr.. i got the bottom piece off. but the top ones still stuckk.. is there anything i can put on it to loosen it? luuube it up? theres not much room for a wrench. i can use a tiny one, but its useless.
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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are you replacing the hose ???? if so just cut it off and use a deep socket and take it off with an extension ...works every time

i know its not the "correct"way of doing it but it does work
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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:Have you replaced your tierod ends? That is usually the culprit to a "loose" steering wheel. Does it pull to either side or just one? Your steering box could also use replacing.
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 10:21 PM
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Originally posted by thegeneral
are you replacing the hose ???? if so just cut it off and use a deep socket and take it off with an extension ...works every time

i know its not the "correct"way of doing it but it does work

:P just wat i did...got it thx!

Originally posted by LottaBallsCamaro

:Have you replaced your tierod ends? That is usually the culprit to a "loose" steering wheel. Does it pull to either side or just one? Your steering box could also use replacing.
i dont even know wat tierod ends are =( . be nice.
im a complete newwwb, but i am trying.
it pulls to either side.i think it might be my tires.

the back one must be leaking air, its at 15 :P while the rest are at like 38
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