MiKExAUS
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Edit:SOLVED! Air in power steering lines is most likely cause. Issue went away after longer drive. Perhaps do a few full locks when front wheels are in the air to bleed air from power steering lines if you perform similar repairs. Thanks to all who assisted! Shout out to VC commodore. Plenty extra tips learned along the way!
Hi guys,
Wondering if anyone can suggest what my problem may be. I have just replaced a lot of things:
-radius rod bushes (mackay solid rubber)
-lower control arms (mackay with new bushes and ball joint)
-springs and shocks
-strut top mounts
-sway bar links and bushes and mount bushes
The steering now does not return to centre. More so on a RH turn.
I noticed the manual says the drivers side radius bush should have a washer behind it. Could not having this washer cause such an issue? The radius rod bushes I replaced were that nolathane type so I would say they chucked this OEM washer. If I wanted to keep the mackay bushes I just put in, what size thickness washer do I need to return the caster to original spec? Perhaps if someone has factory suspension they can comment how thick their washer is?
Could misalignment in toe/camber also be causing my problem or am I looking at something more sinister?
Everything has been done by the book and triple checked so I am considering a rack problem...
Thanks for any input.
Hi guys,
Wondering if anyone can suggest what my problem may be. I have just replaced a lot of things:
-radius rod bushes (mackay solid rubber)
-lower control arms (mackay with new bushes and ball joint)
-springs and shocks
-strut top mounts
-sway bar links and bushes and mount bushes
The steering now does not return to centre. More so on a RH turn.
I noticed the manual says the drivers side radius bush should have a washer behind it. Could not having this washer cause such an issue? The radius rod bushes I replaced were that nolathane type so I would say they chucked this OEM washer. If I wanted to keep the mackay bushes I just put in, what size thickness washer do I need to return the caster to original spec? Perhaps if someone has factory suspension they can comment how thick their washer is?
Could misalignment in toe/camber also be causing my problem or am I looking at something more sinister?
Everything has been done by the book and triple checked so I am considering a rack problem...
Thanks for any input.
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