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Question: loose steering

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rufus_1, El Dorado Hills, CA, March 15, 2009, 21:05
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Can I fix it by tightening a gear box?

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    Russ March 15, 2009, 21:22
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    It is not uncommon for the "idler arms" on your Astro van to wear causing loose steering. There are two idler arms on your van and both can wear. I would suggest you have the front steering linkages and suspension checked buy a qualifed technician. The front end alignment should be checked and set to specs if the idler arms are replaced.

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