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(Message started by: mr._floppy on Nov 23^rd, 2004, 4:49pm)

Title: Steering Pull
Post by mr._floppy on Nov 23^rd, 2004, 4:49pm

Got a slight tendancy to drift to left on straight flat roads ( the steering wheel is also off centre on straight ahead ), i've checked that there is an equal amount of threads showing per track rod end. The steering rack has been replaced , so is there a chance that the rack has been fitted slightly off centre? , and ( I don't really want to take off and re-position the steering wheel ) I should re- centre the steering wheel ( and hopefully fix the pull to the left ) by re-adjusting the track rod ends . Someone told me it is worth experimenting by moving your alloys from wheel to wheel in cases like this as even the slightest flaw in the " trueness" of the alloy can affect steering accuracy.

Title: Re: Steering Pull
Post by craig on Nov 23^rd, 2004, 5:49pm

would it not be wise to get the tracking checked first,some of the machines they have now are top drawer,for "top of the range" 4 whell alignment around here is about £30.00

Title: Re: Steering Pull
Post by bazw on Nov 23^rd, 2004, 6:04pm

when you get it checked ask them to correct it from the side it pulls to so you get the wheel back to straght
it will be your power steering thats putting the pull on it as its trying to put the rack back to centre(not the steering wheel) ;)

Title: Re: Steering Pull
Post by geraghtyg on Nov 23^rd, 2004, 6:34pm

I have a pull to the left on my car too. It's not too severe and the steering wheel is also slightly centered to the left when driving straight. As an experiment, I switched off the engine while driving at about 30mph (in an empty inustrial estate on a quiet Sunday!!!) and the pull to the left increased dramtically. So much so that I almost had to tug on the whell to keep it going straight so the power steering does try to compensate alright. car is due a service soon so I'll get that looked into while it's there. I think the pump is leaking too and there is horrible groaning/grinding noise when on full lock!!! Can't be too good. Has been like that for months. At the moment, I just avoid using full lock and keep the fluid toppedm up when neccessary!