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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Sonic_Boom on 01 September 2007, 19:12:17

Title: Play in Steering??
Post by: Sonic_Boom on 01 September 2007, 19:12:17

I went to have the omega properly 4 wheel tracked today, the backs were out massively but it still pulls to the left after it was done so they had it back on the ramp and said there was a lot of play in the steering box. They didn't charge me and said bring it back when you get it sorted and they'll redo it.
But is there anyway to pick up the slack or do I need to change the box completely and if so how much is one and is it going to be a dealer only part?
Cheers Rich

Title: Re: Play in Steering??
Post by: JasonH on 01 September 2007, 19:22:57

I'd be skeptical that play in the steering box would cause a pull to the left - that's usually a wishbone bush failure.

The steering box can be simply tightened up with an allen key and a spanner (if I remember correctly). I think there may be a maintenance guide or FAQ on it.

Title: Re: Play in Steering??
Post by: Sonic_Boom on 02 September 2007, 01:51:09

I've changed everything up front, both wishbones, both shockers, both top mounts, both tie bars, both complete track rods.
Thats why I can't understand whats wrong.
Rich

Title: Re: Play in Steering??
Post by: RonaldMcBurger on 02 September 2007, 10:03:59

Steering box VERY unlikley. Steering idelr possibly.

So, why did these muppets do the tracking before working out there is a problem with the steering?

Title: Re: Play in Steering??
Post by: Sonic_Boom on 02 September 2007, 12:05:20

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Steering box VERY unlikley. Steering idelr possibly.  

Where is the steering idler?

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So, why did these muppets do the tracking before working out there is a problem with the steering?

They only looked like YTS's but it's the only place I could find that would track the back up as well!

Title: Re: Play in Steering??
Post by: JasonH on 02 September 2007, 15:10:40

If you've disturbed the front knuckles by changing the shock absorbers you need to get the camber checked and set - that's not the same as the tracking. That could be your problem.

Title: Re: Play in Steering??
Post by: Sonic_Boom on 02 September 2007, 19:17:12

The machine they put it on at the place I had it tracked was quite fancy all connected up to a PC, it showed the Camber too, it was spot on, on the Nearside and only 2 degrees out on the offside, would that be enough to make it pull so much to the left?
Rich

Title: Re: Play in Steering??
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2007, 19:33:49

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The machine they put it on at the place I had it tracked was quite fancy all connected up to a PC, it showed the Camber too, it was spot on, on the Nearside and only 2 degrees out on the offside, would that be enough to make it pull so much to the left?
Rich

What were the readings - post up the printout...

Title: Re: Play in Steering??
Post by: Sonic_Boom on 03 September 2007, 00:15:29

No print out i'm afraid
Rich

Title: Re: Play in Steering??
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2007, 10:51:29

See http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk for geometry theory...