Page 1 of 1
Steering suddenly all over the place
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 2:19 pm
by jonkennedy
Yesterday i heard a bang / pop and now my steering is all over the place.
the wheel is also a good 20 degrees out of plonk.
I'm guessing it's a BUSH of some kind
the steering feels very very light compared to how it previously was.
suggestions please
Re: Steering suddenly all over the place
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 2:31 pm
by PeteGLi
Have you looked underneath to see if anything looks out of place?
Compare both sides and you will probably see what has come adrift.
Do both front wheels move when you turn the steering wheel? If only one moves, then it is likely a track rod or track rod end come loose.
Re: Steering suddenly all over the place
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:02 pm
by jonkennedy
both wheels move
Re: Steering suddenly all over the place
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 4:01 pm
by wasted
Jack up the front so both wheels are free and get underneath - turn the wheels by hand and watch the various steering components. Should allow you to identify the issue.
At a guess, I'd say it was something to do with the steering rack.
Re: Steering suddenly all over the place
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:40 pm
by jonkennedy
i just dont have the means to do that tbh..
gunna have to be a garage job but wanted to approach them with slight knowledge.
thanks so much
Re: Steering suddenly all over the place
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:56 am
by jonkennedy
turns out to be the wishbone..
totally snapped..
£25 + £6 ball joint
gunna get both done though..
thanks for your help as ever
U ALL ROCK !