Roobaflu Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 my car developed a new problem, it came on suddenly, I have no idea what could have caused it, didnt hit any potholes or curbs or anything like that. At slow speeds, the steering wheel will pull back and forth , at first I thought I had a flat tire, but the tire pressures were good all the way around. After a certain speed its not as bad, but it will still pull to one side for a while, then pull to the other side for a while, then sometimes go straight for a while. what the !@#$!@$!????? if it makes any difference, its an ea81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill90Loyale Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 A couple-a long shots: Check fluid and belt on power steering pump. Lift front end and examine tie rods/struts/wheel bearings (rock wheels with hands). Avoid high speeds until you pin this down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Another long shot, Check your lug nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Check the tie rods between your steering rack and your knuckles. Make sure wheel lug nuts are secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooziewhatsit Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 rotate the tires, they may be the same pressure, but something else could have gone wrong with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmCeeBee Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 >> After a certain speed its not as bad, but it will still pull to one side for a while, then pull to the other side for a while, then sometimes go straight for a while. If "a while" is "every revolution of the wheels", then this sounds like classic tread separation in a front tire. OTOH, if "a while" is "every 500 feet", then yeh it sounds like mechanical steering problems. -- Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaflu Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 sorry, I should have been more specific, for a while is like anywhere from 500 feet to a few miles I cant find any play in the front end :[ lugs and axle nuts are secure I'll try rotating the tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 make sure it's not the road itself too - I thought my whole front end was coming apart on one strech of highway, just to get the same feeling when I drove another car down it!! (though I have manual steering, so I feel a lot more!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPGsuperchargedBrumby Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 check the bolts that hold the tie bar (that stops the arm from moving back and forth) onto your suspension arm as even a little movement in these can cause what your discribeing. if your driving see if accelerating and decelerating (gently) cause it to pull from one side to the other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaflu Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 its not the road, it started on a road I've driven down many times, and it does it everywhere. as far as the bolts, sorry for my ignorance, but do you by any chance know where I can find a picture of exactly where you are talking about, not sure which bolts you mean :[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Did you end up firguring this out? I'm curiouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 BAD AXLE replace the one on the front right. the wheel will jerk to the right as the cv binds up and takes the wheel out you hand if you aint lookin' if it were the inner side you would feel it in the wheel upon accel or decel, torque against the motor and driveline the axle will hold out for a little while. if it gets so bad it pulls the wheel try reversing at full loick to center the bearings. add some grease to prolong it if you will be going with ea82 setup then you should look into an ea82 axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaflu Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 solved the problem, or it solved itself, maybe coincidence. The right front tire had fix a flat in it, and I've heard lots of horror stories about it, so I tried changing that with another wheel and tire, and the problem went away. If it was the fix a flat, I can't figure why I drove it for about a week before the wobble started and then it happened suddenly. If it wasnt the fix a flat I have no idea why the wobble stopped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 solved the problem, or it solved itself, maybe coincidence. The right front tire had fix a flat in it, and I've heard lots of horror stories about it, so I tried changing that with another wheel and tire, and the problem went away. If it was the fix a flat, I can't figure why I drove it for about a week before the wobble started and then it happened suddenly. If it wasnt the fix a flat I have no idea why the wobble stopped It was your wheel/tire balance then. That stuff works great; used it many times. I've also seen the inside of tires that used it. It coats the inside of your tires with a sticky substance. Well that can lump and clump up in a spot causing a large buildup in one area. This will throw off your wheel balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris w Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I have this problem about once every year and a half. it's always been the tire rods. I own an 85 gl hatchback 4wd. if it is the tire rods make sure you bring it to a good mechanic. i brought it twice to a "not so good" mechanic and i think they did more harm than good. good luck with the problem. -cw my car developed a new problem, it came on suddenly, I have no idea what could have caused it, didnt hit any potholes or curbs or anything like that. At slow speeds, the steering wheel will pull back and forth , at first I thought I had a flat tire, but the tire pressures were good all the way around. After a certain speed its not as bad, but it will still pull to one side for a while, then pull to the other side for a while, then sometimes go straight for a while.what the !@#$!@$!????? if it makes any difference, its an ea81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thamaddhattuh Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 ball joints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Enough blind guesses he resolved the issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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