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Offline Cory

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dodgy steering
« on: 29 May 2012, 12:15 »
just went out in the mk2 and found that it was tracking really harsh to the right when trying to drive in a straight line - scared the sh*t out of me to be fair. i know i need to have a look at it but way to ill today. anyone experienced a similar problem

also when looking at the drivers side front wheel it looks like it has some slight negative camber compared to the pasenger side

possible track rod end replacement maybe?

thanks in advance

Offline JamesS

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Re: dodgy steering
« Reply #1 on: 29 May 2012, 13:08 »
If steering parts need to be replaced they will knock or clunk when driving or steering. If the tyre is worn on the inside then it is a symptom of worn tie rod end or lower ball joint. If you have just noticed it and there is no inner tyre wear you may have just knocked the alignment/camber out which can be re-done with no new parts.

I would start by inspecting tie rod ends & lower ball joints. Any up/down movement (use crowbar/huge flathead screwdriver or huge pliers) means the ball joint needs replacing. If they are all fine then I would take it to a garage and have the camber setup again. If you replace tie rod ends or ball joints the camber will need to be re-done aswell.

If you have noticed that the steering is a bit vague this can indicate tie rod ends, tie rod ends can knock clunk or creek when steering. Lower ball joints knock/clunk when driving.
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Offline Cory

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Re: dodgy steering
« Reply #2 on: 29 May 2012, 13:18 »
thanks dude. thats pretty much what i was thinking also. am i right in thinking that there are different size tie rod sizes for 8/16v cars? i seem to recall reading something about a difference somewhere?