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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 17 September 2006, 15:25:14

Title: Power Steering "rubbing?"
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 17 September 2006, 15:25:14

When stationary, or at low speeds, when I turn from lock to lock, I get a real vibration coming through the passenger side footwell - and I can fell it in the drivers footwell to. It sounds like something is "rubbing"... this happens with the car raised and the wheels off the ground.

I can't see anything obvious - anyone got any ideas? :)

Title: Re: Power Steering "rubbing?"
Post by: Phil on 17 September 2006, 17:54:31

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anyone got any ideas? :)

Dont turn the wheel as low speeds or when stationary, and turn the radio up  ;D

Seriously happens sometimes with mine in car park, think its just the nature of big heavy car, wide tires and dodgey surface.

Title: Re: Power Steering "rubbing?"
Post by: Martin_1962 on 17 September 2006, 20:56:55

It is tyre rubbing on road

Title: Re: Power Steering "rubbing?"
Post by: Matchless on 17 September 2006, 22:06:10

Obvious thought is to jack it up and support on stands, then get someone to turn the wheel whilst you feel each joint in the steering linkage.
I would guess at the n/s idler arm bush but you should be able to pinpoint it easily.