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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Hi eveyone,

I have had my bonneville for a few weeks now taking it out for short drives and i notice that it seems to be very heavy on the steering. it seems to take some effort to turn the wheel. I mean not real bad but a noticable tension. My question is this typical. I haven't driven any other cars that are this size with horsepower to match. All i have to compare it to is a vw passat(which sucks and i sold by the way), and my 05 grand cheerokee. My jeep is easier to turn that the bonneville. It makes no noises or leaks any fluids. thanks for the help.
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Well, assuming you have an SSEi, they are a little tougher than an SE, SLE, or SSE. By design. But you'd have to compare to another SSEi to be sure. Assuming you checked the fluid and your tire inflation?

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heavy over twenty, and stiff like it doesn't have power steering. it will snap back to center very quickly. firm grips is required.
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
I believe that there are a couple of members not too far from you..
yup that would be me....

was the TFE avaialble in 93...cause that could be a cause of the feeling of stiffness at the higher speeds
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I have it on my 93, but that can't be it. If it fails, it defaults to normal.
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heavy over twenty, and stiff like it doesn't have power steering. it will snap back to center very quickly. firm grips is required.
I'd be happy. You must feel the road well.
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