Road imperfections trasfer into steering wheel
03-21-2009, 09:44 PM
#1
Road imperfections trasfer into steering wheel
Hey guys I've had this ongoing issue since I bought my car for two years now. Its a '99TL 155k kim.
The problem is that when I go over bumps and imperfections in the road I get a slight shimmy in the steering wheel. Its as if there is something loose.
I've change every front end suspension part that I could think of that would cause the problem; e.g. inner/outer tie rods, steering rack had lots or play so I got a used one so nice and stiff now, and I even change the steering knocle or U-joint. and still get then feed back that goes from tires - suspension - steering parts and into my fingers when I've driving, its really annoying
The funny thing is that if both tires hit an a bump or uneven road then I don't feel it that much if at all, however, if the bump happens to be on the passenger side alone then it nudges the steering slight... When I hit bumps or uneven pavement with drive side alone there isn't any play at all. I check, re-check, double and triple check everything with a few mechanics and they said the front in is very solid..
Can anyone offer any type of help... is there a bushing or something in the steering column that could go over time and could casue this. I think it might be an easy fix but I'm over looking something.
The problem is that when I go over bumps and imperfections in the road I get a slight shimmy in the steering wheel. Its as if there is something loose.
I've change every front end suspension part that I could think of that would cause the problem; e.g. inner/outer tie rods, steering rack had lots or play so I got a used one so nice and stiff now, and I even change the steering knocle or U-joint. and still get then feed back that goes from tires - suspension - steering parts and into my fingers when I've driving, its really annoying
The funny thing is that if both tires hit an a bump or uneven road then I don't feel it that much if at all, however, if the bump happens to be on the passenger side alone then it nudges the steering slight... When I hit bumps or uneven pavement with drive side alone there isn't any play at all. I check, re-check, double and triple check everything with a few mechanics and they said the front in is very solid..
Can anyone offer any type of help... is there a bushing or something in the steering column that could go over time and could casue this. I think it might be an easy fix but I'm over looking something.
03-21-2009, 10:49 PM
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You might want to check the strut rod bushings. They mount towards the front of the car like this: / \ The bushings are on the front of the rods and they mount on the frame. If they're worn out they can cause the symptoms you describe.
03-21-2009, 10:56 PM
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I think it's called steering feel...
03-22-2009, 06:25 AM
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Two Problems:
* Steering feel sucks
* Noise comming from passenger front suspension over bumps.
ANY OTHER SUGGESTION.........
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