STD Tuning Suspension 201 Steering Issue....

201 Steering Issue....

201 Steering Issue....

 
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Hardpan
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09-29-2014, 11:51 PM #1
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!
Hardpan
09-29-2014, 11:51 PM #1

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!

mario
TA 0301

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09-30-2014, 02:11 AM #2
Check for seized ball joints on the suspension.
mario
09-30-2014, 02:11 AM #2

Check for seized ball joints on the suspension.

raysorenson
Superturbo

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09-30-2014, 06:56 AM #3
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.
raysorenson
09-30-2014, 06:56 AM #3

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.

hooblah
Holset

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09-30-2014, 12:26 PM #4
Yes definitely check the ball joints. If they seize they're likely to shear and THEN you've got problems!
hooblah
09-30-2014, 12:26 PM #4

Yes definitely check the ball joints. If they seize they're likely to shear and THEN you've got problems!

 
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