172 Steering problem

[siroldvolks]

Hi All,

Ok about a couple of weeks ago, some nice person damaged my front NS wing and I think it has damaged the steering. Not sure when, how or why, but very frustrating anyways!

The wing I can fix, but something seems wrong with the steering. I went and had the wheel alignment done today, and the NS wheel was out by a bit, so that is now sorted. The problem is, I have been driving round with something not feeling right with the steering for a while, I cant remember how it used to drive before! It generally feels like the front wheels want to wander around the road, i.e I pick up all sorts of tramlining through the steering, and kinda pull around a bit? I notice the steering is a lot sharper tho, but the back end does seem a little more twitchy that I remember.

Just wondered if the above is the sorta norm..if not, i dont know what to do next!

thanks in advance

Andrew

 

[Sleepy172]

Quote: Originally posted by siroldvolks on 09 February 2004


It generally feels like the front wheels want to wander around the road, i.e I pick up all sorts of tramlining through the steering, and kinda pull around a bit?

Sounds like mine, and no steering damage.

 

[BenR]

Grab the wheel on 3 and 9 oclock and wobble it hard.....it shouldnt move, and any tiny amounts of play will be something in the steering system.

 

[JAY172]

have you thought of having a 4 wheel allignement check done?

 

[Mike@Rentech]

Check to make sure the track rod(steering arm) is not bent, they bend rather easy on clios, especially after a smack.

Look carefully as its not that easy to spot if its only a little bit

 

[siroldvolks]

Thank guys - yeah I had 4 wheel laser alightment done today, so at least I know its set right now. I will have a go at the above, and check underneath to see if anything is bent. Jst knwoing something was/is wrong, makes me think there is a problem, even though it all maybe ok now!

Cheers

 

[BenR]

If the rod aint bent then check the axial joint on it.

 

[JAY172]

an allignment check is only about £50 and would show up any problems.im sure if you slipped them an extra tenner they would check all your balljoints etc as well whilst its on a ramp.