Front end wobble
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Front end wobble
Hey guys I have a 03 Z06 with 34K on her and I recently noticed that when I'm pulling into a parking spot, cranking the wheel pretty hard, the front end seems to slide or wobble ...maybe even bind. This is at a very slow speed! I tried doing some slow figure 8s the other day and its definitely the front end...and not the surface. Maybe wheel bearings ?????
I'm set to deploy real soon and don't want to worry about the wife and kid having a problem with the Z
Any input would be great, as my search came up empty
I'm set to deploy real soon and don't want to worry about the wife and kid having a problem with the Z
Any input would be great, as my search came up empty
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At steering stops and slow the binding feeling is very normal. It will show up more on smooth surfaces like in a garage with treated concrete floors.
I wish you best of luck on your deployment!
I wish you best of luck on your deployment!
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The front end suspension and steering should not wander or wobble even at full lock. Place the car on a rack and inspect the following: lower control arm adjustment bolts (two per lower control arm), these should be very tight; check the steering rack attachment fasteners and steering shaft tie rod ends for looseness or signs of excessive play.
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St. Jude Donor '09
I recently noticed that when I'm pulling into a parking spot, cranking the wheel pretty hard, the front end seems to slide or wobble ...maybe even bind. This is at a very slow speed! I tried doing some slow figure 8s the other day and its definitely the front end...and not the surface. Maybe wheel bearings ?????
Mine does the same thing. Checked the front for weeks, never found anything wrong. Then I found out its normal
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