why would my steering have became loose?

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May 3, 2011
  #1  
I have a 99 civic cx hatch and it has no power steering but last week it has became easier to steer as im sur emost of you with no ps know you cannot turn the wheel with that one hand wheel spin thing and now i can what could this be
May 4, 2011
  #2  
Re: why would my steering have became loose?
Does it have any looseness to the steering or is it just easier to turn?
May 4, 2011
  #3  
Re: why would my steering have became loose?
its easier to turn and theres not really and play with the steering wheel just easier to turn
May 4, 2011
  #4  
Re: why would my steering have became loose?
Did you recently air up the tires? Meaning you may have over-inflated the tires.

Check the tires for wear. If worn in the middle they're over-inflated. If worn on one side or scalloped then something in the suspension needs replacing and that's the cause (less surface hitting the road).

Check to see if the wheels wiggle. Up-down wiggle is bad ball-joint. Front-back wiggle is bad tie-rods.

Only other thing I can think of at this time is the rack gear and/or pinion gear is worn and needs to be replaced. Post back with results and we can go from there.
May 4, 2011
  #5  
Re: why would my steering have became loose?
thanks man i took my car to my cousin and he said its probly from me putting air in my tires but it was really me my uncle did while i was at his house so yea just was scared and nervous thanks if you have any ideas of if were wrong please let me know
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