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My vehicle shimmies, shakes sideways when more weight is in vehicle while driving? could be axle?linda28metz - 2002 Buick Regal - Steering & Suspension - 6/14/2013-
6/14/2013 jdlHow much weight are carrying? Check your suspension. If you have electronic ride control, check for applicable trouble codes.
6/14/2013 jdlI didn't see any electronic ride control. You may have problems with your struts?
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I have 205x75x14 tires on three wheels , I need to replace the fourth one. Can I put a 215x70x14 on , will it fit?chevy girl - 1992 Buick Park Avenue - Steering & Suspension - 6/12/2013I only have to drive on it for a month until I get new tires-
6/12/2013 JimmYes, the 21570R14 tire will fit the wheel - as temporary measure. Keep in mind there may be some adverse (changes) to the braking and steering response with tires of different size mixed on the same axle. To minimize this effect - place the odd-sized tires on the non-drive axle (in this case on the rear tire positions) on your vehicle - which is front-wheel drive.
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Will rims from a 1989 chevy caprice fit on this car or are rwd tires and rims not interchangeable ?beeppers - 1995 Buick Century - Steering & Suspension - 6/10/2013Have a set of new tires from a recently scrapped 89 caprice rwd , I have a 1995 buick century fwd will the rims fit or do I have to use fwd rims only ? -
Why does my car make a rattle noise near the tension pulley when the car is idling or in Park gear?klouis - 1992 Buick LeSabre - Steering & Suspension - 5/27/2013I have replaced the power steering, water pump and the tension pulley since the noise has began. The car only has 155k miles. This noise started a week ago and the only time I don't hear it is when I push the acceleration paddle or when I am driving. It happens all ...-
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5/27/2013 frankiedon53If i'm not mistaking the symptoms I would say the power steering needs bleeding.I get that with my Dodge Ram too and it comes and goes.When you make sharp turns and the steering hits the stops it also causes it.If bleeding it don't stop it altogether you have to avoid hitting the stops although it may seem impossible.On the Dodge bleeding instructions it says to bleed the system by turning the steering side to side without hitting the stops. Haynes repair manual for your model might help.They are available at auto stores.
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Bad rear struts or something else?.swedereid - 2004 Buick Century - Steering & Suspension - 5/27/2013Rear of car seems to sway from side to side when hitting a bump on the highway or driving on dirt road..While pushing on the trunk the struts do seem a bit weak, would this cause the car to sway or would it be something else.How can I check to be sure before buying ...-
5/27/2013 JimmFirst question - have the struts and shocks ever been replaced previously? If not, then worn out struts and shocks would be the problem. Do the current set of struts and shocks have more than 60k miles?
Check the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (RockAuto) list the front struts from around $50.00 each, and the rear struts from around $18.00 each for your vehicle.
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All Wheel Drive Sounds?lroses1468 - 2006 Buick Rendezvous - Steering & Suspension - 5/20/2013When I turn my wheel, I hear a loud roaring sound coming from my rear end, told might be a All Wheel Drive Problem? -
Possible problem with my ALL Wheel Drive? What to do?lroses1468 - 2006 Buick Rendezvous - Steering & Suspension - 5/20/2013When I turn my wheel, either way, I hear a loud roaring sound coming from my rear end, told might be a All Wheel Drive Problem? -
I feel/hear a "clunk" when hitting even the smallest bump while driving, coming from the right front wheel area.estamper3 - 2000 Buick Century - Steering & Suspension - 5/15/2013It was fine last night, first noticed it pulling out of a parking lot and making a right turn. It's not when I turn but when I drive over some bumps. What could it be?-
5/15/2013 JimmSeveral possibilities; faulty / worn strut mount (upper or lower), faulty / worn suspension bushing, faulty wheel / hub bearing, faulty / worn sway bar bushing or end link. First step - raise the front end (support with jack stands) and then inspect the strut mount and front suspension / control arm bushings.
Try the 'How-To-Guides' feature on the AutoMD website for the specific steps and details to inspect the front suspension and struts / shocks for wear.
Check the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse, or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts.
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I can start my car with out a key and if the key is in when i drive down the road it falls out, what parts do i need?lisamckinney69 - 1994 Buick Century - Steering & Suspension - 5/12/2013-
5/12/2013 JimmTypically, replacing the ignition switch / lock cylinder - which will come with a new key - will resolve this problem.
Check with the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (RockAuto) list the ignition lock cylinder from around $9.00 for your vehicle. -
5/12/2013 CVOSee this repair guide for GM Celebrity/Century/Ciera/6000 1982-1996 Repair Guide
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Ignition Lock Cylinder
CAUTION
If the car is equipped with an air bag, do not service the steering column or dashboard components. Extreme danger of air bag deployment exists even with the battery removed! Serious injury could occur.
See this http://www.autozone.com/.../...rGuideContent.jsp
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Vibration in steering wheel while making tight turns or car in reverse ad turningGTMack54 - 2006 Buick Rainier - Steering & Suspension - 5/7/2013When making a turn or driving in rear the steering wheel & car wheels vibrate. The sharper the turn the more it vibrates. Stabilitrak service light comes on occasionally. -
Steering problemrobdigg - 2002 Buick Century - Steering & Suspension - 4/28/2013Every time I turn wheel sharply and go in reverse to park , the front end makes this rumbling noise . What could this be . I already replaced tie rods . -
I was wanting to know if you had wheel bearing for front . Looked on website I didn't see any.s_liz_42 - 2001 Buick LeSabre - Steering & Suspension - 4/22/2013-
4/22/2013 JimmThere are no auto parts sold directly from the AutoMD website. You may try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.rockauto.com, or www'partsgeek.com - to list only a few possibilities.
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My left turn signal does not return to neutral position after I have completed my turn it stays on how do I fix thisEd Alexander - 1991 Buick Riviera - Steering & Suspension - 4/1/2013My flasher stays on -
Is there. a special tool besides regular tools to change the front struts on my buick lessens?pct19690 - 2001 Buick LeSabre - Steering & Suspension - 3/22/2013-
3/20/2013 CVOA strut spring ( coil ) compressor is required. Local auto parts stores have a free loan tool program.
CAUTION
The coil springs are under a considerable amount of tension. Be very careful when removing or installing them; they can exert enough force to cause very serious injury.
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3/22/2013 zak-pakAs CVO says spring tool is essential UNLESS you buy the complete strut (spring strut and top plate as a unit). That's what I did about 3 months ago Bought Munroe struts on sale at buy one get one free. Replaced all 4 (rears are strut and top plate only spring is seperate) Total cost was just over $300 Cdn tax included. Had trouble with a few of the lower bolts, had to heat with a torch and use an impact gun to get them out. Otherwise a relatively easy job. Requires an alignment when done. No adjustments needed to springs ready to install out of the box. I drive a 1999 Buick lesabre Custom 3.8L eng. Just turned 471000 Kilometers. (That's 292665.832 miles)
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Do I need a certain tool to change my struts on the front of my buick lesabrepct19690 - 2001 Buick LeSabre - Steering & Suspension - 3/20/2013-
3/20/2013 CVODup.
A strut spring ( coil ) compressor is required. Local auto parts stores have a free loan tool program.
CAUTION
The coil springs are under a considerable amount of tension. Be very careful when removing or installing them; they can exert enough force to cause very serious injury.
For more information, see this http://www.autozone.com/.../...rGuideContent.jsp
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