29-05-2012, 06:02 PM
My cars recently developed notchy steering and doesn't centre when turning right.
I jacked it up and checked all the suspension units and they seems fine but the steering was still stiff. It makes a grinding sort of noise when turning the wheel from the column. It's horrible to drive ATM.
Is it the steering column/ universal joint or is it the rack?
Also would like to mention the rack was PAS but has been converted to manual.
Had a quick look at it today by jacking up one side at a time as the jack won't go high enough for an axle stand. Removed the track rods and turned the hub and it seemed to move freely each side. So it must be steering related. The UJ's have a slight knoch when wiggling the wheel and also noticed when I gave the tie rod gaitor area a tug it seemed to have play/slight knock sound.
Please note this is for a 205 not a 306 :!:
I jacked it up and checked all the suspension units and they seems fine but the steering was still stiff. It makes a grinding sort of noise when turning the wheel from the column. It's horrible to drive ATM.
Is it the steering column/ universal joint or is it the rack?
Also would like to mention the rack was PAS but has been converted to manual.
Had a quick look at it today by jacking up one side at a time as the jack won't go high enough for an axle stand. Removed the track rods and turned the hub and it seemed to move freely each side. So it must be steering related. The UJ's have a slight knoch when wiggling the wheel and also noticed when I gave the tie rod gaitor area a tug it seemed to have play/slight knock sound.
Please note this is for a 205 not a 306 :!:
Stage 2 XUD Sedan