Steering

[Stoney]

Hi i will get right to the point when i steer right kinda sharp like to join traffic on a main street when i go to steer back straight it kinda sticks and then releases quikly what is this? my steering pump makes no noises i just dont know how to diagnose power steering and it doesnt happen all the time and it never happens at normal idle just turning the wheel only when moving out and straightening the wheel and i sometimes here a clunking sound under the passenger side firewall area when taking off in first???

 

[90SHO1]

My opinion is subframe bushings. I had very similar symptoms. When subframe bushings are worn, there are lots of clunking & groaning metal noises. My steering would bind in sweeping turns due to the g's & sideways forces shifting the engine cradle & steering rack w/r to the suspension geometry. Go to SHO NUT (shonutperformance.com)to get parts. I recommend the aluminum replacements. I think these are the parts, but confirm w/ Josh.

V6 Aluminum Subframe Bushings (REQUIRES 2 Subframe Recall KITS) SNP-ASB 125.00

V6 Subframe Recall kit (2 of nut, bolt, washer, plug) (2 KITS REQUIRED FOR SOLID SUBFRAME BUSHINGS) XF1Z-5A364-AA 14.10 ADD 10% 15.67

If you're not a do-it-yourselfer, find a reputable mechanic to install. Don't recall $$ for install, but appx. 1.5-2 hrs labor comes to mind.
Good luck.