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Tight steering after CV joint replacement

Tiny
MOWERY2000
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  • 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA
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Tight steering seems like wheel does not want to turn.
Thursday, February 15th, 2018 AT 4:30 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Did you replace the entire axle shaft or just the CV joint? Check that the axle is fully seated and that none of the steering parts are binding. If you replaced the entire axle verify that it is the correct length.
Disconnect the tie rod end and see if the binding is in the rack side or in the steering knuckle. Check the lower ball joint for free operation.
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Friday, February 16th, 2018 AT 8:26 PM
Tiny
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The whole axle it is same size.
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Saturday, February 17th, 2018 AT 4:28 AM
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STEVE W.
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Then you probably have binding in the ball joint or a steering issue. Just need to dig through them to find out.
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Sunday, February 18th, 2018 AT 11:22 AM

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