GazRallye 0 Posted June 15, 2007 On my XS i think the steering rack could be knackered. At a certain point on turning a right bend the steering goes vague, then all of a sudden over does the input that you've put in and then is fine beyond there. It only really happens if you're pushing the car a little bit, ie, accelerating during a corner, or turning a corner sharply, if you're being gentle it generally seems ok. Also it seems to wander a bit whilst accelerating and wanders to the right under hard braking. Does this sound like a worn rack or could it be something else? It has new wishbones with bushes at the front. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted June 15, 2007 Check the wishbone-hub clamp bolts are both tight, and the hubs aren't ovalled - vague turn-in and then snatching mid-bend is a classic symptom of the above issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazRallye 0 Posted June 15, 2007 I'll check the bottom pinch bolt, but how can i check the hubs for ovalling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeggyrik 3 Posted June 15, 2007 Has anyone got picture of ovalling of this part of the hub carrier? just so everyone is clear. Mine are fine , i'id be interested to see how pronouced the ovalling of a hub carrier is for it to cause issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazRallye 0 Posted June 17, 2007 vague turn-in and then snatching mid-bend is a classic symptom of the above issues. thats what it does, only on right bends and it doesn't always do it. also under firm braking it veers to the right, then when you release the brakes, it straigtens up. It really doesn't inspire confidence, which is what a 205 should be about, i'm at a loss about what it could be Where do I look to see if the hubs are ovalled, i really don't understand this term, any help appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
