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Posted on Jul 30, 2009

Wheels locking up when turning sharply left or right

I have a 2004 Buick Rainier CXL. A couple of days ago I began to experience the problem described below. This only occurs when making sharp ( 90 degree) turns such as pulling out of a driveway or pulling into a parking spot.

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Could be one of several problems in the rear diff.
It depends if its the optional locking rear diff and it's stuck locked, or it is the limited slip and something inside caused it to lock.

See a mechanic before you do more damage.

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