2002 Chevy Tahoe Steering feels like its "locking-up&a

2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE
96,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MRTINKER
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The steering wheel feels as if its "locking up" at times when either just driving (I'm not anagressive driver) down the road and am turning into a curve (no braking at all) in the road ahead or when I first noticed it about two months ago when braking hard and trying to steer to the left. It seems only to be noticable when turning left... either at speed trying to make a curve or when slowing to turn left. Although I don't notice it nearly as much it sometimes feels like its starting to do it when turning right now too... Any suggestions on what to look for before I crawl under and start tinkering myself? Also, Where can I get a good service manual(s)??? for this thing as I plan on keeping it till the wheels fall off!!! (I bought it new)
Sep 14, 2009 at 8:54 PM
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PEAR69
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You can get a repair manual right here on this web site or at any automotive store.. Look for any loose tie rods or fittings -- especially the idler arm...Also, it could be a failing powersteering solonoid. Not all Tahoes have this solonoid, if you do, it is located on the powersteering pump.
Sep 18, 2009 at 12:50 AM