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greenman

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steering wander
« on: 28 August 2010, 13:56:07 »

Steering has started to feel unstable.seems to be drivers side.I can feel a kick from that side.Any ideas?
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Re: steering wander
« Reply #1 on: 28 August 2010, 15:11:37 »

Check the steering idler, track rod ends and wishbones carefully for any play :y
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Re: steering wander
« Reply #2 on: 28 August 2010, 20:12:43 »

This happened on mine last year. Steering and suspension felt loose and seemed to wander when driving. Changed the front control arms and what a difference.Seems the bushes had gone soft over time. Still check your idler and balljoints though

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Re: steering wander
« Reply #3 on: 28 August 2010, 21:54:27 »

I,ll check all tomorrow.Cheers!
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Re: steering wander
« Reply #4 on: 28 August 2010, 22:15:34 »

Also worth checking the spring hasn't snapped, especially if the problem has come on all of a sudden.
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Re: steering wander
« Reply #5 on: 28 August 2010, 23:26:29 »

Wishbone bushes usually favourite, but add wheel baring and steering knuckle(ball joint at the hub end of the wishbone) to the list.
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