🚀 go-pugleaf

> My 1978 Nova (52,000 miles) "wanders" when I drive it, requiring
> constant, jerky steering wheel movement.  It feels as if the car is
> almost out of my control.  I've had this problem for quite a while, but 
> now it's so bad I'm afraid to drive the car at all.
> 
> In the past, when I've taken the car in for regular servicing, I've 
> also described this problem, hoping each new mechanic would be able to
> correctly diagnose and then fix the problem.  Each time an alignment is 
> performed.  It helps only slightly and within a couple of weeks the car 
> is out of alignment again and the problem is as bad as ever.  By this 
> time, I think perhaps the poor alignment is a result of the problem, not 
> the problem itself.
> 
> I would be very grateful to receive suggestions.

Check for a lose tie rod end.  If that doesn't help, then check for
correct sector nut alignment in the steering gear box (where the steering
wheel shaft goes) or a worn roller and worm gear in the box.