Serious steering issue
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start with the basics. tyre pressures set to book pressures, and even at each side? if so, move onto checking the steering arms and ball joints. the right steering arm may be bent, for whatever reason. check the security of the ball joint for excessive free play under load.
alignment issues will no doubt be the culprit. you've probably went over an almighty pot hole and it's thrown your alignment out and is toeing out on the right hand side more so than on the left.
other causes could be a seized brake pad on the front right side, does it veer to the right under braking or does it do it under braking and without applying the brakes? if so, the culprit will be the steering arm / track rod end + alignment
alignment issues will no doubt be the culprit. you've probably went over an almighty pot hole and it's thrown your alignment out and is toeing out on the right hand side more so than on the left.
other causes could be a seized brake pad on the front right side, does it veer to the right under braking or does it do it under braking and without applying the brakes? if so, the culprit will be the steering arm / track rod end + alignment
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Sure Luke, ughhh here goes again ..
inner tie rod ends found on steering racks should be tested for excess wear by listening for a knocking or clicking noise as the steering is turned. whatever the method used, remember that small amounts of wear in each tie rod end can add up to a major variation in toe angle.
1. Check the outer tie rod ends by grasping BY HAND and push up and down. DO NOT USE A PRY BAR. Check the inner tie rod ends, pushing them front to rear. If any free play is observed in a joint, it is worn and WILL NEED replaced.
2. While vehicle is on the ground or on a drive-on hoist, have an your dad or a pal rotate the steering wheel rapidly back and forth from 10 o’clock to 10 o’clock while observing the inner and outer tie rods. If the outer tie rod ends have any vertical movement or the inner tie rod ends have any horizontal movement, the tie rod end with the observed movement should be replaced. No doubt in your situation this will be observed on the suspect side of the car.
3. Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheels. The wheels will need to be turned to the right in order to inspect the passenger-side inner tie rod end and to the left to inspect the driver’s-side inner tie rod end. Inspect all four seals for tears, perforations and wear. If there is any indication of wear or perforations on the seal, the tie rod end SHOULD be replaced.
Over and out.
Yours awesomely,
Oscar
inner tie rod ends found on steering racks should be tested for excess wear by listening for a knocking or clicking noise as the steering is turned. whatever the method used, remember that small amounts of wear in each tie rod end can add up to a major variation in toe angle.
1. Check the outer tie rod ends by grasping BY HAND and push up and down. DO NOT USE A PRY BAR. Check the inner tie rod ends, pushing them front to rear. If any free play is observed in a joint, it is worn and WILL NEED replaced.
2. While vehicle is on the ground or on a drive-on hoist, have an your dad or a pal rotate the steering wheel rapidly back and forth from 10 o’clock to 10 o’clock while observing the inner and outer tie rods. If the outer tie rod ends have any vertical movement or the inner tie rod ends have any horizontal movement, the tie rod end with the observed movement should be replaced. No doubt in your situation this will be observed on the suspect side of the car.
3. Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheels. The wheels will need to be turned to the right in order to inspect the passenger-side inner tie rod end and to the left to inspect the driver’s-side inner tie rod end. Inspect all four seals for tears, perforations and wear. If there is any indication of wear or perforations on the seal, the tie rod end SHOULD be replaced.
Over and out.
Yours awesomely,
Oscar
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singlespeed
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LC":4x7k9x8z said:
A Small fact you forgot to mention :?
Front and rear alignment, speed sensors to control the amount of rear steering. Its a bit bore complex than a Twingo