Wandering Steering

[SteveP]

Hi, I have a 2002 on a 52 plate Terrano,whilst on a smooth road the steering seems ok ish, but as soon as there is a rough surface the steering seems to wander suddenly which is a bit disconcerting to say the least.when you get to "tram lines" on the motorway it can get to be like a white knuckle ride. The car car has just passed an MOT about seven weeks ago. I noticed that there seems to be a small amount of free play at the steering wheel. SteveP

 

[Toolbox]

SteveP,
How much play have you got in the steering wheel, With wheels in a straight-ahead position, check steering wheel play, It is permissible to have up to 35mm play at the outer edge of the steering wheel.

 

[mikey_mike]

meandering t2

check tyre pressures 26 psi all round.

mike

 

[Deleted Member S]

Re: meandering t2

check tyre pressures 26 psi all round.

mike

Depends on what tyre size you are running, but it'll be on a sticker on the inside of the drivers door 8)

 

[SteveP]

Hi,I will check the free play tomorrow, I am running standard size wheels and tyres and have the pressures set at 26 psi. it feefs like the front wheels have a mind of their own and even though i am holding the wheel in the straight a head position at the first rough road it wanders. thanks for the help so far it is appreciated
Steve

 

[SteveP]

Ref : wandering steering

Hi,I had a look at the steering at the weekend and managed to rectify the problem. After reading one of the earlier posts, I think it was one penned by Mav.I checked the the anti-roll bushes that I had fitted some time ago,it appeared that they were not gripping the anti-roll bar properly.After removing them and cutting about an eighth of an inch off and refitting,problem resolved Best ten pounds I ever spent!