Mario500 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 My mechanic seems to be stumped. Here's the scoop. My car (listed above) will not turn when driving. Not well anyway. It turns like there is a police boot connected to one or two wheels. We are unable to tell if it's the back or front wheels. The tires are nearly new and are not rubbing on anything and they have plenty of air. There is no loud sounds except for the wheels dragging on turns. When the car is up on the lift everything looks good; even when we start the car and turn the wheels all the way. The oil in the transmission and rear differential looks clear with no metal shavings. Because of the age of the car I don't want to put too much money into it even though it is in good shape and has been very dependable for many years. Anything you can pass along would be greatly appreciated or if you have questions I'm not covering here . Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Are any Brakes dragging? Are CV joints damaged? Is the front/center/rear differential in proper order? How many miles are on car, what engine is it, what transmission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario500 Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Brakes looks good but will double check. Looking into the differentials but they seem to be fine. 210,000 miles. 2.5 engine. Automatic tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario500 Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 And CV joints look good too. Everything you've mentioned will be double checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Does it accelerate fine in a straight line? I guess the torque converter could cause some symptoms if it is failing. It really sounds like your car is acting like it is 4WD (not AWD). Your differential(s) may be bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario500 Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 It accelerates just fine and it drives fine as long as you don't turn. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Is the steering rack secured? I had an old chrysler that the rack broke loose on so when I turned the wheel the actual rack moved a good 2 inches before it hit the max and was forced to turn the wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 No updates in 3 weeks, ? I was thinking/guessing steering or center diff. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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