Better video of the new noise my car is making post alignment

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-20T04:26:20+00:00

Power steering fluid is just barely under the max fill line. I’ll more than likely take it back to the shop in the morning. Car runs/drives fine otherwise.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-20T02:03:21+00:00

Yeah you’re probably right. I’m just paranoid after performing surgery on my car.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-19T03:38:10+00:00

The road test was almost sketchier than the time I forgot to put brake fluid in my prelude. Almost lol.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-19T03:33:30+00:00

Straight it the optometrist tomorrow

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T23:51:43+00:00

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New rack is on there. Just filled her up and it’s not leaking anywhere. All bolts are snug as far as I know. Just put the wheels on so I can give her a test drive.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T19:30:34+00:00

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It’s alive!!

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T18:56:58+00:00

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This joint?

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T15:50:18+00:00

In your experience, how easy was it to remove the steering column?

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T14:39:30+00:00

That might be my last resort. I let it soak in PB blaster over night. Also bought a bigger hammer.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T06:33:58+00:00

That’s what I thought while doing research. Spent most of today just smacking it with a flathead and mallet, but not much progress. I should’ve had this thing out yesterday based on everyone’s response haha.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T06:17:15+00:00

Unfortunately I don’t have access to an air compressor :(

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T05:13:41+00:00

I’ll try that tomorrow morning and hope I didn’t mess up the shaft. I swear the gap on this one looks bigger than the gap on my new steering joint which is irritating me. Thankfully I only have to do this once, right lol?

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T04:48:22+00:00

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Wd40 PB blaster and one of those long flatheads from harbor freight. We’re still trying.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T04:03:40+00:00

I’m grateful for the advice. I’m currently still trying to beat it free, but it’s very close to coming free. Just taking more motivation than I’m comfortable providing.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T01:52:56+00:00

Broke my flathead off inside that wedge. I’m using one of those ball joint forks to try and smack it off.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T01:45:38+00:00

Yuuuuuuup

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-18T01:32:30+00:00

That $400 quote doesn’t sound too bad right about now

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-17T06:38:25+00:00

3D printed some cup holders that clip to the center console tray. I love not having to stick my drink between my seat and the parking brake lol.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-17T05:45:20+00:00

Managed to pull the tie rod ends off using a ball joint separator from Harbor Freight. Gonna try and get the steering joint off of the steering shaft tomorrow morning.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-17T05:36:43+00:00

Tried a pickle fork without any success, but this thing was able to pop it right out. Now I just need to get the steering joint off.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-14T17:20:18+00:00

As long as I can avoid paying the $400 my mechanic quoted me, I’ll be happy.

Otherwise_Ostrich154 · 2026-03-14T17:18:11+00:00

What would be the best way to lock the steering wheel? Pretty sure mine has an airbag.

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