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201 Steering Issue.... - Hardpan - 09-29-2014
Not sure if this is the correct place or not, but here goes:
Recent acquisition of an '85 190D. Many issues, but all seem to be "address-able."
One has me stumped, however.... the steering. When navigating a corner or curve, the vehicle's steering does not want to find center when coming out of the turn... it requires a conscious effort to turn the wheel back to center.
Checked the power steering; fluid was very low, but topping it up didn't seem to have an appreciable effect.
Thoughts or suggestions....? All will be appreciated!
RE: 201 Steering Issue.... - mario - 09-30-2014
Check for seized ball joints on the suspension.
RE: 201 Steering Issue.... - raysorenson - 09-30-2014
Someone could have over-tightened the meshload adjustment on the steering gear. With the massive amount of caster on a 201 front end, it takes some serious force to prevent return to center. Should be easy to find.
RE: 201 Steering Issue.... - hooblah - 09-30-2014
Yes definitely check the ball joints. If they seize they're likely to shear and THEN you've got problems!