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Steering; Strange feeling in steering
Topic Started: Wed Oct 7, 2009 8:13 am (171 Views)
stevemack	Wed Oct 7, 2009 8:13 am Post #1
Newbie Posts: 1 Group: Members Member #4,638 Joined: September 14, 2009	Hi, I have a strange problem with the steering on my 93 190e 2.0,it seems to have a block in it when i am turning then it sort of clears and at other times it almost seem to steer itself,especially to the right.The alignment has been checked and all the steering arms are tight,i am thinking steering box or lines to pump.Anybody got any ideas ?



Johnboy Mac	Wed Oct 7, 2009 9:26 am Post #2
Member Posts: 1,612 Group: Members Member #2,771 Joined: June 12, 2008	When it come to steering and you ain't sure what the problem is, it's time to get a professional to check it out propertly.



Richy190E	Wed Oct 7, 2009 10:12 am Post #3
Sales Rep Posts: 1,826 Group: Members Member #1,387 Joined: June 9, 2007	Fluid level is a good starting point. And the power steering filter in the resevoir can give clues on the pumps condition.



alogaparaloga	Wed Oct 7, 2009 11:10 am Post #4
crazy mind Posts: 606 Group: Members Member #2,419 Joined: March 14, 2008	the pump or the steering box should not cause steering towards left or right. I would first check wheels/tyres, then move to front wheel bearings, and then all other components from tie rods to idlers etc.



kentronix	Wed Oct 7, 2009 11:53 am Post #5
Admin Posts: 16,349 Group: Admin Member #147 Joined: January 20, 2006	Could be worth checking the steering damper ? I dont know much about it myself but its cheap and easy to replace. If its locking up it may feel as you describe ? Not sure.



Ukmerctechie	Wed Oct 7, 2009 9:15 pm Post #6
Member Posts: 2,168 Group: Members Member #454 Joined: August 12, 2006	CHECK YOUR LOWER BALLJOINTS!



alfagtv	Thu Oct 8, 2009 12:21 pm Post #7
Member Posts: 242 Group: Members Member #2,424 Joined: March 16, 2008	yep, sounds like siezed sticking balljoints



aemt	Thu Oct 8, 2009 12:27 pm Post #8
Member Posts: 2,904 Group: Members Member #3,171 Joined: September 1, 2008	Having had a failed ball joint whilst driving I would suggest you check them both outbefore you drive the car any further and if in any doubt have both replaced



kentronix	Thu Oct 8, 2009 1:45 pm Post #9
Admin Posts: 16,349 Group: Admin Member #147 Joined: January 20, 2006	Until you get confirmation, avoid full lock, particularly when going backwards. Most ball joints fail when parking or doing slow sharp manouvers.



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