>I have a 82' Westy diesel that has a slight steering issue and  I don't
>know much about rack and pinion steering.  When nudging a curb the wheel
>is violently ripped from my grip and the van will swerve with a sudden
>wind.  Tie rod ends seem to check out.  Initially I thought steering
>dampner however, there isn't one.  What does this mean?  Thanks,
>
>Phil

Check your steering alignment. sounds like you may have an excessive
toe-out problem (wheels pointing apart at front). Do the front tires
squeal when changing lanes or even correcting while driving in a
straight line? Had this problem with my 57.
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Andrew Grebneff
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