I have a 92 acura legend and whenever i park on uneven ground the steering wheel turns all by itself... then when i go to pull out i hear a loud pop. Im assuming its the cv joints? But could they really make the wheel turn like that??

 

bump

 

probably not cv joints

more likely tie rod ends and/or bad alignment

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ckyguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">probably not cv joints

more likely tie rod ends and/or bad alignment</TD></TR></TABLE>My instructor at school said it may be the rack... hmmm... anyone agree with that?

 

bump?

 

maybe you got the new system as Lexus, that selfs park.

 

who ya gonna call, ghostbusters

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Qfactor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">maybe you got the new system as Lexus, that selfs park. </TD></TR></TABLE>Haha, i was thinkin the exact same thing when i saw it happen. Anyone else have any suggestions? Serious ones?

 

bump?

 

anyone

 

Its either the rack and pinion, or the pump is putting out too much pressure. If its not that, then its alignment. If the caster split is way off, then the steering wheel will turn itself one way depending on the caster angle. The '92 legends have a caster adjustment on the radius rods. I'd say have the alignment checked, and if the cross caster is good (below .5 degrees), I'd say think about replacing the rack, and pinion, and possibly the pump. You might have to have a mechanic check it first to narrow it down to one component.

If the vehicle pulls to one side while you are driving, there is a simple test to try. Put the vehicle in neutral, and turn off the engine (just don't turn the key all the way off, or the wheel will lock, and you could get into an accident), and if it stops pulling, the rack, or the pump is bad. If it keeps pulling, its alignment, or maybe the tires (belt separation, buldges, a different tire on one side compared to the other, etc.)

Hope this helps

 

wow good info man

 

some tire also have bad tendacies to go with the ruts in the road...i was driving one day and came to a stop and i had 1st gen parad's on my car at the time and the steering wheel did a complete 180 on me when i came to a stop....i put my stocks back on the next day and came to the same stop sign at it didn't do it again...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by loudassVTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Its either the rack and pinion, or the pump is putting out too much pressure. If its not that, then its alignment. If the caster split is way off, then the steering wheel will turn itself one way depending on the caster angle. The '92 legends have a caster adjustment on the radius rods. I'd say have the alignment checked, and if the cross caster is good (below .5 degrees), I'd say think about replacing the rack, and pinion, and possibly the pump. You might have to have a mechanic check it first to narrow it down to one component.

If the vehicle pulls to one side while you are driving, there is a simple test to try. Put the vehicle in neutral, and turn off the engine (just don't turn the key all the way off, or the wheel will lock, and you could get into an accident), and if it stops pulling, the rack, or the pump is bad. If it keeps pulling, its alignment, or maybe the tires (belt separation, buldges, a different tire on one side compared to the other, etc.)

Hope this helps</TD></TR></TABLE>Thx for your help. This cooberates with all the advice ive had thusfar...