Loose steering. Slight pull to the left.

1. Jarhead Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 561

   #1 11th May 2010, 01:09

   Ive recently developed noticeably loose steering.. I can turn the wheel at speed to the left and right about an inch or two without affecting my path.
   
   Also, I have to lightly pull my steering wheel to the right when I am driving straight. I let go and my car will drift to the left steadily.
   
   What could be causing this? The only change I have had is new shocks on the front, but I wouldnt have thought this could be causing my problems.
2. aruffell Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Chatham, Kent Posts: 537 1998 Peugeot 106 GTI 1.6

   #2 11th May 2010, 01:12

   Sounds like tracking to be honest.
   
   Andy
3. Jarhead Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 561

   #3 11th May 2010, 02:01

   So its as simple as giving it into a garage and asking for them to look at the tracking?
4. huricane Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 cardiff Posts: 1414 saxo Vtr

   #4 11th May 2010, 02:58

   yeah take it to garage say it pulling one way and they will adjust your tracking for you and it aint all that expensive
5. Jarhead Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 561

   #5 11th May 2010, 06:44

   Great Thanks for the help.
6. wobby82 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 839 icelancic grey 2oo2 vtr icelandic grey vts 2oo2

   #6 30th May 2012, 18:38

   And what was it??
7. Bim Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Sweden, Ytterby Posts: 199 Citroen Saxo VTS -98 Volvo S70 T5 -99

   #7 22nd October 2012, 07:10

   I got the same problem with the loose steering, the steering axle is moving so its not that.. I dont have any noticeable (spelling?) play when i turn and wobble on the Wheels while the car is lifted. I did an 4wheel measurement and the Wheels are straight now. How did u solve the play where u can turn the steering Wheel an inch without anything happens?