i found out (i think) the steering problem with my car was

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squiggle
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My tercel:: 1983 sr5 tercel
Location: bendigo vic australia

i found out (i think) the steering problem with my car was

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i just went under my car and i accidentally kicked my sway bar and it moved a bit. so i put i screwdriver in between the sway bar and one of the bushes and it went straight though
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Petros
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My tercel:: '84 Tercel4wd w/extensive mods
Location: Arlington WA USA

Re: i found out (i think) the steering problem with my car w

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the sway bar is important for locating the wheels on the road, so all of the bushing have to be tight for it to handle properly. You might consider replacing all of the sway bar bushings if there is any question about their condition.
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