Steering Problem

  1. L-plater Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 44 2001 Saxo 1.1 2010 Mini One 1.6
    #1
    Hi Guys ,

    Ive picked up yet another problem with the Saxo this morning driving to work!

    The problem is that now whenever i accelerate , the steering wheel shakes quite violently! This happens when im going through gears up to about 50mph and then stops when driving along at a constant pace. Whenever i put my foot down to accelerate it shakes again!

    Any ideas what it could be?

    This is really frustrating me now!
  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr
    #2
    Jack the car up and shake the wheels you've probably got play in a ball joint
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 236
    #3
    as said check ball joints and the steering joints
  4. L-plater Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 44 2001 Saxo 1.1 2010 Mini One 1.6
    #4
    ok i will do that , my only worry is as it is only when i am accelerating or decelerating it may be something more severe ?

  5. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #5
    Get the wheels balanced.

    Steve.
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #6
    as said its likely it just needs the wheels balancing
  7. L-plater Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 44 2001 Saxo 1.1 2010 Mini One 1.6
    #7
    Update : Jacked the car up yesterday , checked for any play and found that the wheels move like half an inch from side to side! :O

    Anyone know what this could be and if it is serious?

    Please help!
  8. Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Hertfordshire Posts: 1574 '07 Saab 93 Vector Sport - '79 Citroën Dyane
    #8
    Track rod end...
  9. L-plater Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 44 2001 Saxo 1.1 2010 Mini One 1.6
    #9
    i thought signs of a worn track rod end were only vibration at higher speeds?
  10. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr
    #10
    Get someone to shake it whilst you have a look it will most likely be track rod end