V70 Steering: - Tracking issue

100K+ · Apr 14th, 2013, 23:41

A few months ago, I had the inner trackrods and trackrod end replaced on my 2002 V70. After the repair the steering wheel needed a 20deg clockwise turn to keep the car travelling straight. After having the tracking checked this was reduced to about 5 deg perhaps a few degrees more.
Now I discover the tyre on the repaired corner has massive wear on the inner shoulder.
I think giving the wheel more toe out will cause the steering to be corrected ie give a straight ahead wheel tracking straight, and reduce the wear on the inside of the front wheel.
I know I could take the car to a tyre service place but just wondered if anyone got any comments about how much to turn the trackrod. Is it parts of a turn or full turns of the rod?

The other front wheel shows normal wear ie inner wears a bit more than the outter tread.

Cheers

Bob

Symes · Apr 15th, 2013, 04:40

If you haven't already, check:

Control arm (wishbone) bushes.
Lower balljoint.
Hub bearing.
Top suspension mount.

All for wear and excessive movement on both sides, replace any that need doing and get the tracking checked (usually free) at a different garage.

100K+ · Apr 15th, 2013, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Symes

If you haven't already, check:

Control arm (wishbone) bushes.
Lower balljoint.
Hub bearing.
Top suspension mount.

All for wear and excessive movement on both sides, replace any that need doing and get the tracking checked (usually free) at a different garage.

Thanks for advice - all appear to be sound.

Have now shortened track rod by One and half full turns, and steerling wheel is now totally central when the car is travelling ever ever so slightly into the kerb.

Don't know how it will effect wear on tyre, but I feel alot better.

Cheers

Bob

Sprintman · Apr 15th, 2013, 16:49

Hi, assuming there is no wear on the suspension components, etc., and nothing is seriously bent, tyre wear in the inner edge probably indicates that there is excessive toe out to the steering. With the steering rack behind the wheel centre line shortening the tie rod length will increase the toe out. What you should aim for is equal lengths [inner ball joint centre to outer ball joint centre] of the tie rods and have the steering rack centred. Can't beat a good 4 wheel alignment by a competent operator, usually about £30 -£40 or so and money well spent, saves a fortune on tyre wear!

Rover Saloon · Apr 15th, 2013, 17:53

Totally agree with Sprintman - get a four wheel alignment done by someone who know what they are doing. By this I mean do not go to the fast fit exhaust and tyre chains - try a good quality accident repair specialist. They normally have all the right gear, know how to use it and are normally cheaper than your local Volvo dealer. With tyres costing what they do it's money well spent.

jasmith44 · Apr 15th, 2013, 19:07

Google " 4 wheel alignment" and pick your nearest.Cost me £65 last week but everything is set up right.

Apr 14th, 2013, 23:41	#1
100K+ Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:37 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle	Tracking issue A few months ago, I had the inner trackrods and trackrod end replaced on my 2002 V70. After the repair the steering wheel needed a 20deg clockwise turn to keep the car travelling straight. After having the tracking checked this was reduced to about 5 deg perhaps a few degrees more. Now I discover the tyre on the repaired corner has massive wear on the inner shoulder. I think giving the wheel more toe out will cause the steering to be corrected ie give a straight ahead wheel tracking straight, and reduce the wear on the inside of the front wheel. I know I could take the car to a tyre service place but just wondered if anyone got any comments about how much to turn the trackrod. Is it parts of a turn or full turns of the rod? The other front wheel shows normal wear ie inner wears a bit more than the outter tread. Cheers Bob Last edited by 100K+; Apr 14th, 2013 at 23:42. Reason: typo

Apr 15th, 2013, 16:49	#4
Sprintman VOC Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 22:39 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Herts	Hi, assuming there is no wear on the suspension components, etc., and nothing is seriously bent, tyre wear in the inner edge probably indicates that there is excessive toe out to the steering. With the steering rack behind the wheel centre line shortening the tie rod length will increase the toe out. What you should aim for is equal lengths [inner ball joint centre to outer ball joint centre] of the tie rods and have the steering rack centred. Can't beat a good 4 wheel alignment by a competent operator, usually about £30 -£40 or so and money well spent, saves a fortune on tyre wear! __________________ VOC Member 19553 '03 V70 R AWD, standard, so far. '96 855 AWD, BSR twin outlet exhaust, Polybush engine steady. HID Dips. '98 V70 AWD. '98 V70 SE. '96 855 2.0 20v - Gone. '82 244 GLT- Gone, but not forgotten. '61 122S - Long gone!!

Apr 15th, 2013, 04:40	#2
Symes Master Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 03:33 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Andover, Hants	If you haven't already, check: Control arm (wishbone) bushes. Lower balljoint. Hub bearing. Top suspension mount. All for wear and excessive movement on both sides, replace any that need doing and get the tracking checked (usually free) at a different garage.

Apr 15th, 2013, 17:53	#5
Rover Saloon Senior Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2017 09:02 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ipswich	Totally agree with Sprintman - get a four wheel alignment done by someone who know what they are doing. By this I mean do not go to the fast fit exhaust and tyre chains - try a good quality accident repair specialist. They normally have all the right gear, know how to use it and are normally cheaper than your local Volvo dealer. With tyres costing what they do it's money well spent.

Apr 15th, 2013, 19:07	#6
jasmith44 jasmith44 Last Online: Today 08:37 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: burnley	Google " 4 wheel alignment" and pick your nearest.Cost me £65 last week but everything is set up right.

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