'86 honda civic's steering wheel seems to be getting stiff.

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wannadoitmyself - 04 Oct 2005 07:23 GMT

My old backup car, an '86 civic is getting harder to turn the steering
wheel. When I turn either to the left or right, after comencing to go on a
straight road, the steering wheel seems to keep being turned to either
direction. I adjust it hard enough, but if for instance I had turned
right, then when I adjusted it to the left it may want to stay to the
left. The car's response when "avoiding potholes" is not as quick. Unless
I turn it hard but I know this is not normal. Can anyone please give me
some advice on what the problem may be? Thank you.

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jim beam - 04 Oct 2005 13:37 GMT

> My old backup car, an '86 civic is getting harder to turn the steering
> wheel. When I turn either to the left or right, after comencing to go on a
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> I turn it hard but I know this is not normal. Can anyone please give me
> some advice on what the problem may be? Thank you.

ball joint seizing up.

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TeGGeR® - 04 Oct 2005 18:42 GMT

>> My old backup car, an '86 civic is getting harder to turn the
>> steering wheel. When I turn either to the left or right, after
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> ball joint seizing up.

And we know what a barrel o' fun that is...
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/lowerballjoint/index.html

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wannadoitmyself - 05 Oct 2005 14:27 GMT

Thanks all of you once again for your advice. It was very accurate. I found
this out just yesterday, as I went to school and when I got to the parking
lot, as I was turning right to get in the parking spot the wheel came off!
because the ball joint popped out. I am glad it didn't happen down on the
highway at 70 mph.!!! Thanks for your advice. Lesson learned.

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