2005 Nissan Altima STEERING PROBLEMS

2005 NISSAN ALTIMA
65,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LATOLTA
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TURN THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT BUT THE STEERING DONT COME BACK TO STARING POSITION BY ITSELF. RACK AND PINION WAS REPLCED ALREADY. THANK YOU!
Apr 11, 2009 at 12:04 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

i would be checking for a seized ball joint or top strut bearing plate, if the rack is not tight, and all suspension components are ok, this will be an alignment problem.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 11, 2009 at 12:13 AM
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