bjamieson Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Yesterday I let my friend drive my 91 Loyale, and they left the e-brake on to the point of smoke coming out of the front driver side wheel area. Today, I have "hard points" in my steering, as if power steering is somehow being altered. Fluid is fine, so I'm not sure what the problem could be, and if the E-brake thing triggered it or not. Any help diagnosing would be great! Thanks, Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Spray some penetrating oil on the set of u-joints linking the steering column and the rack. It's above the driver side axle, below the starter motor if looking from the top. When the joints seize up, the steering is stiff, then normal then stiff again as you spin the steering wheel around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjamieson Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks a bunch, seems like that helped. Also, the steering wheel is crooked (turned when the wheels are straight) I've heard its an easy fix, but don't know how to do it myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 You have to re-center the steering rack by adjusting the tie rods equally on both sides. To do it right, it needs to be on an alignment rack as you do it. How far off is the wheel? Do you think anyone had the wheel off in the past, and didn't put it back on in the right spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Check the mounting brackets that hold the rack in place. When the bushings go bad, the rack can shift . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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