Hello when turning my wheel left or right on sharp turns ...
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Eric
338 days ago
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Is there any groaning or whining from the [engine](/topics-engine-cadillac/) compartment when this happens?
Do you just feel it at the tires or do you feel it in the steering wheel as well?
Customer
338 days ago
Feel it in steering wheel. No noises tho
Eric
338 days ago
HI,
Ok, thanks for the additional information
What you are feeling is the steering gears inside the rack and pinion unit binding on turns. The rack and pinion unit will need to be replaced
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