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Asked: Nov 17, 2008 - 01:15 AM

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chrysler1957

I had work done on my Chrysler Sebring; water pump, radiator, timing belt. Could that work affect my power steering?

I have a 1997 sebring convertible. I just had the water pump,thermostat and timing belt replaced. Also had radiator flushed. Now when I back the car up and turn the steering wheel to go forward it sticks for a few moment. It doesn't want to turn at first. Once I drive it is totally fine. Corners and all. Except if I have to back up then turn to go forward. I know sebring's are not fun to work on and the mechanic had a ball I think. I was curious if all these were close together and maybe somehow with all the work, it messed with the steering. Thanks to whoever can help me with this.........
Karen

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In Makes & Models > Chrysler > Sebring
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karjunkie

Date: Nov 17, 2008
Time: 07:40 AM

Yes Karen, the mechanic had to mess around with the power steering pump since it is driven by the same serpentine belt that drives the water pump. I suspect you may just need to take it back to the mechanic to have the belt readjusted. I know for a fact that putting everything back together after replacing the timing belt is not easy on the sebring model. Good luck!