Can bearly turn steering wheel! Help!

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tjm183

Discussion Starter · May 25, 2009

Hello All,

I'm new to the forum and new to Cadillac’s. I just purchased a '04 SRX V8 AWD w/ 56k miles; it appears to be well maintained. I know this due to the 11 maintenance entries in the carfax report I bought prior to purchasing the SRX.

Has anyone experienced hard to turn steering wheel when moving at low speed or while braking? The car at the same time started pulling hard right while braking. I hear no noise, the power steering (PS) fluid is in proper range, and the car turns normally while accelerating around a turn.

I'm also looking to purchase the service manual; does anyone have one for sale?

Unfortunately, I purchased the car passed its warranty and "as is"

I'm looking for any and all suggestions.

PS – I heard it could be a combination of the AWD and a bad caliper. It’s just that I can barely turn the steering wheel while trying to park. I’m baffled!!

Sincerely,

Tom

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tjm183

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 26, 2009

Hello C5

Why did they replace the rack and pinion?

I just can't figure this out, it was easy to steer, then one hour on the parkway and then I can barely turn the wheel at slow speeds?

I appreciate any input; thanks for the post!

Tom

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tjm183

Discussion Starter · #6 · May 28, 2009

Good morning Steined

I appreciate the reply. They just replaced your steering rack because of noise? Was your car hard to steer as well?

I spoke with the shop yesterday and they are replacing the PS pump, now I think it’s the rack, not the pump. When I go to pick up the car and it is still hard to turn the steering wheel, they will then replace the rack. I knew it was going to go in that order. It seems to be the same experience everyone else describes.

Regards,

TJ

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