Hi All,
Seem to have developed an issue with steering over the past few months. When steering around a slight bend, around 80km+ being the worst (the faster the worst), the steering seems to feel not directional, especially when straightening up. It seems slack (even though steering feels slightly heavier than it should), even though there appears to be no looseness or knocking when steering.
List of things completed, not necessarily to fix this issue but may be relevant. The issue was present before all of this:
- Power Steering Pump whines, O-Ring replaced but no improvement. No leaking.
- Belt Tensioner and 2 x Pulleys replaced.
- Whiteline Front Sway Bar (Rear is still on order)
- Sway Bar End Links replaced
- New Genuine Strut Top Mounts + New Front Bilstein Struts.
- New tyres - RE003s
- Wheel Alignment x 2
I have a small list of possibilities:
- Power Steering Fluid needing replaced - doesn't look too dark.
- Tie Rod Ends (Inner and/or Outer)
- Power Steering Pump?
- Wheel Alignment - Bad machine?
The issue isn't too bad but I do notice it on my daily drive and it is starting to annoy the hell out of me. It doesn't feel sturdy around corners, mostly slight bends and straightening up. Steering feels great when under a medium/hard turn, except for straightening up.
I cannot think of any of the above modifications/replacements contributing to the issue, as it seems to have been around for a while now.
Anyone else had similar issues?
Thanks,
Aaron