Too much road noise & steering wobble
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:13 pm
Hi folks,
Got a 96 Corsa 1.2, 55k on the clock.
Couple of months ago road noise increased noticably in the middle of a drive. It isnt dependant on engine speed or gear selected but entirely down to road speed. Im not sure which side its coming from. Checked all wheels but no apparent noise when jacked up nor any play. Hasnt got any worse so not done anything about it.
Last week however I noticed that there is occasional wobbly feedback from the steering wheel which is worrying!!!
Jacked the front up again yesterday and still no play on the wheels but you can move the steering arm marginally in and out on both sides - is this normal?
So im thinking it could be a problem with the steering rack or, considering the noise too maybe a damaged drive shaft? I reckon I will have to take it into a garage but dont fancy a hefty bill so would much rather have a go myself but at least need to diagnose the problem first. Any ideas gratefully received. Cheers guys,
Andy
Got a 96 Corsa 1.2, 55k on the clock.
Couple of months ago road noise increased noticably in the middle of a drive. It isnt dependant on engine speed or gear selected but entirely down to road speed. Im not sure which side its coming from. Checked all wheels but no apparent noise when jacked up nor any play. Hasnt got any worse so not done anything about it.
Last week however I noticed that there is occasional wobbly feedback from the steering wheel which is worrying!!!
Jacked the front up again yesterday and still no play on the wheels but you can move the steering arm marginally in and out on both sides - is this normal?
So im thinking it could be a problem with the steering rack or, considering the noise too maybe a damaged drive shaft? I reckon I will have to take it into a garage but dont fancy a hefty bill so would much rather have a go myself but at least need to diagnose the problem first. Any ideas gratefully received. Cheers guys,
Andy