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  • linda28metz
    linda28metz - 2002 Buick Regal - Steering & Suspension - 6/14/2013
    My vehicle shimmies, shakes sideways when more weight is in vehicle while driving? could be axle?
     
    • jdl
      6/14/2013 jdl
      How much weight are carrying? Check your suspension. If you have electronic ride control, check for applicable trouble codes.
      jdl
      6/14/2013 jdl
      I didn't see any electronic ride control. You may have problems with your struts?
  • chevy girl
    chevy girl - 1992 Buick Park Avenue - Steering & Suspension - 6/12/2013
    I have 205x75x14 tires on three wheels , I need to replace the fourth one. Can I put a 215x70x14 on , will it fit?
    I only have to drive on it for a month until I get new tires
     
    • Jimm
      6/12/2013 Jimm
      Yes, 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.
  • beeppers
    beeppers - 1995 Buick Century - Steering & Suspension - 6/10/2013
    Will rims from a 1989 chevy caprice fit on this car or are rwd tires and rims not interchangeable ?
    Have 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 ?
     
  • klouis
    klouis - 1992 Buick LeSabre - Steering & Suspension - 5/27/2013
    Why does my car make a rattle noise near the tension pulley when the car is idling or in Park gear?
    I 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 ...
     
    • oceanfiesta
      5/23/2013 oceanfiesta
      Check water pump.
    • frankiedon53
      5/27/2013 frankiedon53
      If 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.
  • swedereid
    swedereid - 2004 Buick Century - Steering & Suspension - 5/27/2013
    Bad rear struts or something else?.
    Rear 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 ...
     
    • Jimm
      5/27/2013 Jimm
      First 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.
  • lroses1468
    lroses1468 - 2006 Buick Rendezvous - Steering & Suspension - 5/20/2013
    All Wheel Drive Sounds?
    When I turn my wheel, I hear a loud roaring sound coming from my rear end, told might be a All Wheel Drive Problem?
     
    0 answer
  • lroses1468
    lroses1468 - 2006 Buick Rendezvous - Steering & Suspension - 5/20/2013
    Possible problem with my ALL Wheel Drive? What to do?
    When 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?
     
    0 answer
  • estamper3
    estamper3 - 2000 Buick Century - Steering & Suspension - 5/15/2013
    I feel/hear a "clunk" when hitting even the smallest bump while driving, coming from the right front wheel area.
    It 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?
     
    • Jimm
      5/15/2013 Jimm
      Several 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.
  • lisamckinney69
     
    • Jimm
      5/12/2013 Jimm
      Typically, 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.
    • CVO
      5/12/2013 CVO
      See 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
  • GTMack54
    GTMack54 - 2006 Buick Rainier - Steering & Suspension - 5/7/2013
    Vibration in steering wheel while making tight turns or car in reverse ad turning
    When 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.
     
    0 answer
  • robdigg
    robdigg - 2002 Buick Century - Steering & Suspension - 4/28/2013
    Steering problem
    Every 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 .
     
    0 answer
  • s_liz_42
    s_liz_42 - 2001 Buick LeSabre - Steering & Suspension - 4/22/2013
    I was wanting to know if you had wheel bearing for front . Looked on website I didn't see any.
     
    • Jimm
      4/22/2013 Jimm
      There 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.
  • Ed Alexander
    Ed Alexander - 1991 Buick Riviera - Steering & Suspension - 4/1/2013
    My left turn signal does not return to neutral position after I have completed my turn it stays on how do I fix this
    My flasher stays on
     
    0 answer
  • pct19690
    pct19690 - 2001 Buick LeSabre - Steering & Suspension - 3/22/2013
    Is there. a special tool besides regular tools to change the front struts on my buick lessens?
     
    • CVO
      3/20/2013 CVO
      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
    • zak-pak
      3/22/2013 zak-pak
      As 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)
  • pct19690
    pct19690 - 2001 Buick LeSabre - Steering & Suspension - 3/20/2013
    Do I need a certain tool to change my struts on the front of my buick lesabre
     
    • CVO
      3/20/2013 CVO
      Dup.
      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