2006 Mazda 6 steering

2006 MAZDA 6
40,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AN1010
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when steering wheel is turned fully to either side to make a u turn the steering wheel does not recover. the steering wheel has to straightened by hand for the car to drive straight.Also with car parked and key out of ignition the steering wheel can not be locked to either side. THANK YOU
Dec 8, 2009 at 12:48 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, start with getting all the steering and suspension components checked for wear, if all ok have an alignment check done, as this i feel will be a problem in this area, start here as this function is derive from the front end geometry settings.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 8, 2009 at 8:04 PM
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