v70xc odd steering behaviour

brickexpress · Dec 1st, 2017, 19:31

evening..
I have a recently acquired 1998 v70 xc.
the steering feels a bit loose when dead ahead & has a slight pull to the left,
also feels like the alignment is slightly out (just been adjusted) but more importantly when manoeuvreing at parking speeds between 3/4 and full lock the front wheels seem to slip, similar to how they would behave if diff lock was selected on a 4wd.
no real play in the wheels when rocked etc, maybe a little on the inner tie rods, im going to take another look at those. could it be a rack related issue or maybe a symptom of the 4wd system being permanently activated?
TIA

Luxobarge · Dec 2nd, 2017, 09:44

Check the wishbone bushes thoroughly, there should be NO play in these at all, it's a common failure on these. If they're worn or loose, change pronto because a) it's dangerous and b) they will be ripping the life out of your tyres.

Dec 1st, 2017, 19:31	#1
brickexpress Junior Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2018 23:49 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: york	v70xc odd steering behaviour evening.. I have a recently acquired 1998 v70 xc. the steering feels a bit loose when dead ahead & has a slight pull to the left, also feels like the alignment is slightly out (just been adjusted) but more importantly when manoeuvreing at parking speeds between 3/4 and full lock the front wheels seem to slip, similar to how they would behave if diff lock was selected on a 4wd. no real play in the wheels when rocked etc, maybe a little on the inner tie rods, im going to take another look at those. could it be a rack related issue or maybe a symptom of the 4wd system being permanently activated? TIA

Dec 2nd, 2017, 09:44	#2
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 09:37 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Check the wishbone bushes thoroughly, there should be NO play in these at all, it's a common failure on these. If they're worn or loose, change pronto because a) it's dangerous and b) they will be ripping the life out of your tyres. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

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