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Hard spot in steering

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:40 pm
by nick.falconer
Hi

I've just changed the steering idler as it failed its wof on that. And now when I turn left it feels like there is a hard spot for a bit then goes back to normal. It happens right at the start of the turn only and I can't feel it when I return the wheel to center. It only happens at higher speeds like 40km/h plus. And the faster I go or harder I turn the worse it is.

I was thinking that maybe it needs a wheel alignment or I've done the nut holding the idler arm to the relay rod up to tight.

Thanks
Nick

Re: Hard spot in steering

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:05 pm
by MikeL200
You should get an alignment done as soon as possible after modifying,adjusting or replacing steering gear items.

Re: Hard spot in steering

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:39 am
by WACKO
check the idler arm isnt rubbing on the chassis.. you will see scrape marks on the chassis if it is.

Sam