Steering: - XC70 Steering wobble.

greg mort · Mar 12th, 2012, 07:50

I''ve just bought a 2004 XC70 that has slight wobbly steering movement around corners that is correctable that is exaggerated one side....
Can you help with reasons ect..
Thanks.
Greg Mort.

2004 XC70.
Hi, I've got slight steering wobble that is correctable around corners that's exaggerated around left side???
Any ideas???
THanks for tips.
Greg.

adieu · Mar 12th, 2012, 09:34

Could be your steering rack. Does it feel like the steering wheel wants to center itself all the time?

Brendan W · Mar 12th, 2012, 21:35

Might be worth checking the lower suspension bush on the outside of the turn.

greg mort · Mar 12th, 2012, 22:02

No the steering wheel doesn't want to centre itself there just seems to be a bit of free play of steering wheel on corners..

greg mort · Mar 13th, 2012, 18:32

Could it be the top engine mount being worn, causing the free play/wobble in steering?
The rubber bushes inside the mount are nearly ripped apart..
Greg.

Brendan W · Mar 13th, 2012, 19:36

Unlikely , it won't help but shouldn't cause handed wobbliness in the steering. Mine was almost ripped for years with no noticeable change when I replaced it.Check the steering tie rods for play at their inner and outer joints.

adieu · Mar 13th, 2012, 22:50

Your not far from chippenham, might be worth a trip to MRG. Quick 30 min check over by the techs will give you your answer.

Regards

Iain

Mar 12th, 2012, 07:50	#1
greg mort New Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2012 10:24 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bristol	I''ve just bought a 2004 XC70 that has slight wobbly steering movement around corners that is correctable that is exaggerated one side.... Can you help with reasons ect.. Thanks. Greg Mort. 2004 XC70. Hi, I've got slight steering wobble that is correctable around corners that's exaggerated around left side??? Any ideas??? THanks for tips. Greg. Last edited by CTCNetwork; Mar 12th, 2012 at 09:02. Reason: Duplicate posting one in incorrect section.

Mar 12th, 2012, 09:34	#2
adieu Master Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2021 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: swindon	Could be your steering rack. Does it feel like the steering wheel wants to center itself all the time? __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… That’s what gets you. A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster

Mar 12th, 2012, 22:02	#4
greg mort New Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2012 10:24 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bristol	Steering rack No the steering wheel doesn't want to centre itself there just seems to be a bit of free play of steering wheel on corners..

Mar 13th, 2012, 18:32	#5
greg mort New Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2012 10:24 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bristol	top engine mount? Could it be the top engine mount being worn, causing the free play/wobble in steering? The rubber bushes inside the mount are nearly ripped apart.. Greg.

Mar 13th, 2012, 22:50	#7
adieu Master Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2021 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: swindon	Your not far from chippenham, might be worth a trip to MRG. Quick 30 min check over by the techs will give you your answer. Regards Iain __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… That’s what gets you. A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster

Mar 12th, 2012, 21:35	#3
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2024 09:51 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Might be worth checking the lower suspension bush on the outside of the turn.

Mar 13th, 2012, 19:36	#6
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2024 09:51 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Unlikely , it won't help but shouldn't cause handed wobbliness in the steering. Mine was almost ripped for years with no noticeable change when I replaced it.Check the steering tie rods for play at their inner and outer joints.

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