Hi guys,

As it says on the title, the steering gets very light over 65 mph to the point I can turn the steering wheel with my pinky finger (It feels perfectly fine while driving on the street at below 65 mph). What could be causing this issue if it's an issue at all? maybe alignment? Please let me know when you get a chance and thanks in advance!

Ignacio

PS: Forgot to add, it does not shake over 65 mph at all

 

Power steering pump is working too well, not sure of a fix

 

Yeah, it seems to be good. Problem occurs only after 65 mph. It’s weird. Thanks for your reply anyway

 

Steering normally lightens up at speed, so part of it may be that. Pump may have a pressure relief that is not releasing at the normal pressure, that might make for a lighter feel,

But you would want to compare not "speed" but actually engine rpm, because the engine can go just as fast in 1st or in 5th, and the pump does not know the difference. If the effect is just ground speed related, it may be a combo of tires and pump, or just tires. if it is related to engine rpm, then maybe just pump.

 

Thanks for the info. I don’t think it’s rpm because the rpm at 65mph is 3k or less and with the same rpm on the street the steering is fine. I’ll check if alignment or balancing have anything to do with this.

thanks!

 

Alignment might be it. The wheels are pushed back by friction at speed more than slower, and if the toe-in is off, the steering can get light or even seem to go to oversteer.

I do not think balancing would do that, but I have learned to be very careful with calling things "impossible".

 

I appreciate your input. I’ll check alignment as soon is possible