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Author:  buzbox [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:32 am ]
Post subject:  vitara steering probs

Why does something break everytime I go 4wd'ing :lol:

I went out wheelin and hit a rock a little too hard, now my steering is as loose as a 5 dulla chinese hooker on a saturday night !!

The P/S box has previously been leaking oil, So I presume that is the problem, but I just want some confirmation or ideas on what else it could need replacing. Steering rack, sway bar links? I dunno.....

Symptoms:
Steering is very loose, 1/4 turn of the steering wheel before the wheels turn.

wheel alignment is wwwwaaaaaayyyyy out. feels like they're fighting over wich direction to go.

And a heap of squeekie squeek sounds.....

Author:  joeblow [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: vitara steering probs

bothered to look under the vehicle at the steering arms? you might find they are bent and rubbing the front diff.

Author:  buzbox [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: vitara steering probs

My thoughts initially but they look fine, they're not touching the diff or look damaged.

Author:  Westie [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: vitara steering probs

Play in the steering wheel may just be the box needs adjusting 5 min job

Tow in or out Front wheel align for that.

Learn not to hit things and back off the go peddle.

Check your wheel bearings as well as that can make them wonder all over the place and dart here and there on the hwy.

Author:  royce [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: vitara steering probs

Idler arm bracket

Author:  atari4x4 [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: vitara steering probs

royce wrote:
Idler arm bracket


x2


here is polar_bears stock idler arm bracket after he bent it!
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Author:  atari4x4 [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: vitara steering probs

have a look thru this thread for a couple of options on bracing it...

http://www.auszookers.com/index.php?nam ... ight=idler

Author:  buzbox [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: vitara steering probs

Nope that's not bent.

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