[DML] steering column bushing...

["Adam 16683" <acprice1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

What are some of the symptoms of a bad steering column bushing? My 
steering seems like it is too tight and I get a groaning/creeking 
sound when I turn. It also seems to be much worse on a hot day, I'm 
assuming because the rubber bushing heats up and grabs.

 My car is noticably handling better since it finally got an 
alignment, but some of the instability is still present. Now it 
tracks straight but the problem reoccurs when trying to make a slight 
steering correction. Its like the steering wheel moves too rigidly 
and causes over correction. The wheel doesnt turn smoothly like I 
imagine it should.

Anyway, I'm thinking its the bushing, but if anyone has any other 
ideas I would really appreciate it!

thanks,
adam




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