W202..steering loose??

[unclearty]

'98 C230..is there a common failure part in the steering linkage? My ft end wanders a little on the highway..not too bad, but...annoying. I've already done the ball joints..nothing leaking...haven't had a chance to get it up in the air ...something I should be looking for??

[Denlasoul]

are your wheels stock or did you step up to a different wheel/tire combination?

also, are you lowered at all?

both will have an effect on perceived handling.

[unclearty]

Box stock..I had an issue with drifting to the right..bought the factory camber adjusting bolts...a friend used a new Hunter machine..got alighnment dead nuts..still drifted..moved rt ft tire to rear..straight tracking...but rear end squirmed. Replaced rear tire..now nice and straight..but wanders slightly..not a pull or drift..requires constant correction..slight, but there...don't feel any looseness in the steering itself. Someone mentioned slop in the center/ drag link...possible?

[manny]

One quick check you could do.
Open the drivers window, start the engine, reach in & turn the steering wheel left & right.
Watch & see how much you have to move the steering wheel, befor the left front wheel starts to move.
Any more than " 2 fingers " play, would be questionable.
I'm sure your alignment buddy can determine the exact nature of the problem ( possibly tierod end ). ;)

[fastmayte]

lower control arm bushings?

[jnolte]

Originally posted by fastmayte
lower control arm bushings?

werd

[moebiusgold]

Another thing to add to the control arm bushings is the idler arm. I have also found that the choice of tires and their inflation has a big affect on "tracking", especially if the road is worn or rutted.

[Rocky]

Also check the steering dampner. 30 doller 5 min fix.

[nokia8860]

Originally posted by Rocky
Also check the steering dampner. 30 doller 5 min fix.

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