hatchsub Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Ive had this car aligned two-three different times by different places and they all say the alignment is dead on. If i turn left (90 degree left) onto an on-ramp then the car pulls to the left pretty hard driving at highway speeds. If i pull right onto the highway (right turn 90 degrees) it tracks pretty close to straight if not perfectly straight. I just got new tires mounted and balanced and dont want to rip them all to shreds with this issue. Anyone got any ideas? I have a few ideas and i might just do them all if no one can push me in one direction. My thoughts are Lower control arm bushings (inner fronts) Outer tie rods (grease the crap out of them or replace) Strut top assemblies (replace or grease) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 yea, sounds like something's not returning to center after the left turns. I don't think I can narrow down your list at all....in fact I'd add steering rack bushings to it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 wheel bearings? the car turns more quickly one way, but feels delayed reaction the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobies Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 is your hub nuts tight ? i had that similar symptoms so i just went out replaced new hub, bearings, and cv joint because my splines in there were worn out just in case and it fixed that problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianAbington Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'm thinking the steering rack, or maybe even the shaft from the steering wheel to the rack might be binding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 yea, sounds like something's not returning to center after the left turns. I don't think I can narrow down your list at all....in fact I'd add steering rack bushings to it..... Thats one that i hadnt thought of and also one that makes a bit more sense than all the others. I think that will be first on my list of things to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Strut top assemblies (replace or grease) These can bind, the bearing will stick, so the spring twists as you turn the wheel. That will preload the strut to turn back one way or the other. Usually they'll pop loose every now and then and you'll hear a "bong" type noise from the front. Only other thing is the strut rod bushings, but they usually cause pulling when you accelrate or brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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