Steering: - V40 T4 Steering Does Not Return to Centre

Styles Bitchley · Jan 17th, 2013, 10:18

Hello All,

I just bought a 2000 V40 T4 in somewhat rough condition. Most things on the car work adequately, but the steering does not return to centre after turning. In fact, even if you bring it to centre it tends to move back to the side where you just turned.

For example, if you turn right and let go of the wheel it will go mostly to centre but not all the way. If you correct it to centre and let go of the wheel it will move back to the right a bit. Eventually it moves back to centre. The same thing happens when turning left.

I've never encountered this on a car. I've had the geometry checked and it's said to be OK. Any thoughts?

davidstrongbow · Jan 17th, 2013, 18:34

tracking or tyre pressures?

fungus · Jan 17th, 2013, 20:38

I think that is memory steer, google it! Bearings at the top of the strut are to blame if my memory serves...hth

Styles Bitchley · Jan 18th, 2013, 09:40

Thanks fungus! (never thought I'd type that anywhere). It seems to be exactly the symptoms I'm having. This article suggests that the bearing plate needs to be replaced. I'm not sure what that involves on a V40. Anybody ever have this done or have an idea what's involved in such a repair?

Jan 17th, 2013, 10:18	#1
Styles Bitchley Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 15:23 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ottawa	V40 T4 Steering Does Not Return to Centre Hello All, I just bought a 2000 V40 T4 in somewhat rough condition. Most things on the car work adequately, but the steering does not return to centre after turning. In fact, even if you bring it to centre it tends to move back to the side where you just turned. For example, if you turn right and let go of the wheel it will go mostly to centre but not all the way. If you correct it to centre and let go of the wheel it will move back to the right a bit. Eventually it moves back to centre. The same thing happens when turning left. I've never encountered this on a car. I've had the geometry checked and it's said to be OK. Any thoughts?

Jan 17th, 2013, 20:38	#3
fungus Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2022 09:12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spalding	I think that is memory steer, google it! Bearings at the top of the strut are to blame if my memory serves...hth __________________ Current: S60 D5 SE geartronic 2004 161K Current: C70 T5 GT automatic 2000 192K Past: S60 D5 SE geartronic 2004 48K last seen upside down in a field Past: V40 2.0T Sport Lux Auto 2003 171K Past: 340DL

Jan 17th, 2013, 18:34	#2
davidstrongbow Junior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2013 20:37 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: truro	tracking or tyre pressures?

Jan 18th, 2013, 09:40	#4
Styles Bitchley Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 15:23 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ottawa	Thanks fungus! (never thought I'd type that anywhere). It seems to be exactly the symptoms I'm having. This article suggests that the bearing plate needs to be replaced. I'm not sure what that involves on a V40. Anybody ever have this done or have an idea what's involved in such a repair?

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