Steering Alignment Problem

[kay_arsen]

Ok I'm hoping someone here knows whats wrong.

My steering is messed up I don't know what is wrong.
Every time I drive on a on/off ramp or gradual turn, my steering will pull hard to the right out of know where, like when you drive on a crack in the road and your tire will follow the crack. It happens on almost every gradual turn for like a split second then goes back to normal, its like it looses tension. Its kind of dangerous to take a corner fast. Anyone know what I need fixed? The alignment shop said my alignment is perfect so it has to be something else.

[240sxScores]

Check your steering rack and ps pump system for leaks or something. Ive got a kind of similar problem but definitely not as severe as you.

[Cobbwebs]

Also u can jack the front end up and shake the front wheels down and see how loose the tie rods are. alot of times peoples tie rods (inners or outers) will just be worn out and really loose and that can definatly cause a pull.

[Ca_laurier]

Also u can jack the front end up and shake the front wheels down and see how loose the tie rods are. alot of times peoples tie rods (inners or outers) will just be worn out and really loose and that can definatly cause a pull.

this method you need to shake side to side and have someone or you feel the inner and outter tie rod for play. easiest way to diagnose a tie rod with play in it. also check your wheel bearings by shaking up and down. I had a customers car who complained about similar problems, ended up needing a new wheel bearing because of the amount of play in the bearing.

did you get a print out for your alignment??? alot of shops look at our cars and just do the "toe and blow" which in tern they say... your alignment is good. when in reality you do need adjustments but our cars don't have them unless you install adjustable arms. if your caster is off install some traction arms.