Random "Thump" felt in steering wheel turning Left under braking.
#1
Random "Thump" felt in steering wheel turning Left under braking.
Ok guys, what's your take on this?
i sometimes feel a very light "thump" ( best way i can think to describe it) in the steering wheel when braking and turning left.
Say for example, when i slow down to turn into a driveway or shopping center from the road.
i've visually inspected the suspension and linkages and cant physically find any play in the steering linkage.
I'm wondering if this might be an internal problem in the rack or possibly a non-visible brake problem?
Also the front shocks are worn out and ineffective, could it simply be a shock issue?
i sometimes feel a very light "thump" ( best way i can think to describe it) in the steering wheel when braking and turning left.
Say for example, when i slow down to turn into a driveway or shopping center from the road.
i've visually inspected the suspension and linkages and cant physically find any play in the steering linkage.
I'm wondering if this might be an internal problem in the rack or possibly a non-visible brake problem?
Also the front shocks are worn out and ineffective, could it simply be a shock issue?
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I would check both sides just to be sure. If it is happening when you turn left, The upper ball joint on the right side would be the most likely culprit, but it could be either. Jack up the wheel then push and pull on the top and bottom of the tire and if there's any movement, clunking, etc then visually inspect the ball joint just to confirm that is where the movement is. Are your ball joints original? It was a common problem on factory ball joints.
#6
Ok guys, what's your take on this?
i sometimes feel a very light "thump" ( best way i can think to describe it) in the steering wheel when braking and turning left.
Say for example, when i slow down to turn into a driveway or shopping center from the road.
i've visually inspected the suspension and linkages and cant physically find any play in the steering linkage.
I'm wondering if this might be an internal problem in the rack or possibly a non-visible brake problem?
Also the front shocks are worn out and ineffective, could it simply be a shock issue?
i sometimes feel a very light "thump" ( best way i can think to describe it) in the steering wheel when braking and turning left.
Say for example, when i slow down to turn into a driveway or shopping center from the road.
i've visually inspected the suspension and linkages and cant physically find any play in the steering linkage.
I'm wondering if this might be an internal problem in the rack or possibly a non-visible brake problem?
Also the front shocks are worn out and ineffective, could it simply be a shock issue?
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I would check both sides just to be sure. If it is happening when you turn left, The upper ball joint on the right side would be the most likely culprit, but it could be either. Jack up the wheel then push and pull on the top and bottom of the tire and if there's any movement, clunking, etc then visually inspect the ball joint just to confirm that is where the movement is. Are your ball joints original? It was a common problem on factory ball joints.