Heavy steering
24-04-2013, 06:36 PM
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Heavy steering
hi all
ive replaced my top mount bearings, lower arms, steering rack and my steering is still pretty heavy
can anyone point me in the direction of what steps to follow
many thanks
24-04-2013, 07:04 PM
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Isnt there a bearing in the steering column?
Other than that maybe get the front wheel alignment checked?
24-04-2013, 07:05 PM
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alignment is checked mate
24-04-2013, 10:51 PM
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have you checked you steering joint that connect to you rack it might be seized
24-04-2013, 11:02 PM
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my steering was quite heavy on my rs turbo but it felt a lot lighter after fitting some toyo proxes but i would also check the uj as if thats siezed it will be heavy
25-04-2013, 06:19 AM
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can it be seized even if it still moves?
25-04-2013, 09:16 AM
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As above... Changed this on afew mk4 escorts/orions and it makes the steering loads lighter again!
25-04-2013, 12:39 PM
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so is the kit thats listed above on ebay the kit to get?
25-04-2013, 01:53 PM
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25-04-2013, 05:27 PM
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i had one with a worn diff and made mine very heavy
things to look into...
tyres
alignment
how low is it? ect
steering uj
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have you tried jacking the car up and seeing if the steering spins freely in the air?
25-04-2013, 07:55 PM
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ive not jacked it up to check yet, could that make a difference? worn diff?
27-04-2013, 07:56 AM
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could be a whole host of things mate....
i will get them suspension bushes out later too mate
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