I think this steering column is broken

[just-a-hoe]

A buddy of mine at work has a 95 civic. completely stock. today his car wouldn't turn. I looked at it and the axle was terrible, so i replaced that but still wouldn't turn. then i started looking more at it and his steering wheel spins all the way around. The wheels turn a little bit while turning the wheel but then makes a really bad popping noise and the wheels go back straight. can any one tell me what the hell is wrong with this damn car?

[B-series Bob]

needs racompinion
they can blow out..

[crxfornow]

yea sounds like a rack and pinion, its not very common for a steering column to break

[aaron]

rack and pinion. look at the intermediate shaft and make sure it's connected good to the rack and not half off or loose.
but...probably need rack and o-pinion