1994 Pontiac Sunbird steering

1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
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1994 Pontiac Sunbird 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

heard a snap when i was backing up, went forward fine and driving was fine, went to turn a corner and the steering wheel didnt want to turn
May 13, 2009 at 8:32 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Most likely a CV shaft or wheel bearing.

Raise car, put on stands. Grasp tire and push/pull both horizontally and vertically, if any movement then possible wheel bearing, ball joint, tie rod, control arm bushing.

Check CV boots for any signs of leakage or cuts/rips in rubber boot.
May 13, 2009 at 9:38 AM