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Something's up with my steering... at all speeds up to and perhaps over 60mph...

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Old 01-03-2008, 06:56 AM
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Default Something's up with my steering... at all speeds up to and perhaps over 60mph...

the effort required to turn the steering wheel to the RIGHT is decidedly less than to the LEFT. however, while stationary, it's the same.

I did hit a fairly large pot hole yesterday morning. It's possible that I bent/broke something underneath. The whole feel of the car is strange when turning to the right, like it's leaning more, or turning in sharper.

It also seems like opposite of the usual Servotronic failure, having extra boost instead of none..

I didn't notice this till the drive home yesterday though.
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Default Hmmm...Kimchee had a similar problem, not sure if the same cause...

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/694502.phtml">...Kimchee's steering post</a></li></ul>
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right is always better than left....8^)
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Default I found his when I searched, his problem is the opposite of mine...

I get MORE assist to the right than the left.. it's strange.. the thing is, because of the way the car feels, I'm wondering if a sway bar link didn't break or something.. I hear no odd noises though.. I'll have to get it in the garage tonight to have a peek behind the tires.
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You're losing me.... Keep in mind it's 10 below here, and my brain is mush.
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Default OIC, easier right than left...sorry. I hope it's an easy fix, but then again...

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/722633.phtml">...you've tackled a stubborn pinch bolt, so everything else should be easy!!!</a></li></ul>
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Default Thanks. I wonder how much beer I'd need for a rack change.....

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