My 2001 GM had the upper & lower ball joints and tie rod ends replaced two months ago. Where I live is an hour's drive to the interstate, so I've just been doing my usual around town driving. I thought there was something unusual about the steering, but thought it was just the feel of new parts wearing in.
This weekend I took it on the interstate with a buddy along. I noticed a weird behavior. When I ease into a turn, and then return the steering wheel to TDC, the front wheels continue to point in the direction of the turn until I correct to the other side. It's easy to overcorrect and we're lucky we didn't end up in a ditch, or worse. I let my pal drive it for about 10 miles and he noticed the same behavior. It seems worse on fresh, smooth new asphalt than older, well-worn pavement. Feels like the linkage is binding somewhere.
I'm dropping it off tonight at the garage that did the work. Any thoughts on what this could be?
thanks!
This weekend I took it on the interstate with a buddy along. I noticed a weird behavior. When I ease into a turn, and then return the steering wheel to TDC, the front wheels continue to point in the direction of the turn until I correct to the other side. It's easy to overcorrect and we're lucky we didn't end up in a ditch, or worse. I let my pal drive it for about 10 miles and he noticed the same behavior. It seems worse on fresh, smooth new asphalt than older, well-worn pavement. Feels like the linkage is binding somewhere.
I'm dropping it off tonight at the garage that did the work. Any thoughts on what this could be?
thanks!
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