Steering wheel jerks when turning?

I have a '95 Honda Civic LX that runs great except for when I turm the steering wheel. It jerks really hard and the tires snatch but then it goes back to normal. What could be wrong with it?

Sounds like really bad tie-rods… I agree with previous poster DO NOT drive that car and have it looked at by a garage or mechanic.

Whooo there matey you need to have it looked at straight away. If your capable undo you wheel nuts slightly then get your jack and jack it up to remove the wheel for inspection. Or if not it needs to be sent to a garage to have it sorted right away. Don, t drive it for long it could be dangerious

Most likely a slipping power steering belt is the cause.

It could be bad/worn tie rods or you could have bad power steering fluid and it needs a flush.

This video will show you how to check your tie rods:

This video will show you how to check/flush your power steering fluid:

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