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| moorbarr | Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:50 pm Post #1 |
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hi guys, i have a query regarding my 190. sometimes when i am going at a very low speed in traffic the front seems to shudder/wobble from side to side almost like there is a wheel buckle, which isnt the case. was wondering what i should look for i.e worn bushes or steering joints etc. thks |
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| bolide | Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:21 pm Post #2 |
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Check your tyres. You might have one that is delaminating and the top layer is moving relative to the layers below A rare occurrence, yes, but something to check when all else fails! Nick Froome www.w124.co.uk Edited by bolide, Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:30 pm.
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| alogaparaloga | Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:26 pm Post #3 |
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have you adjusted the wheel bearings? |
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| moorbarr | Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:04 pm Post #4 |
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do you think the bearings need replacing? how is an adjustment made? |
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| alogaparaloga | Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:12 am Post #5 |
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Take the wheel off, centre cup off and you will see the adjustable 'nut'. You just need an allen key to undo and tighten it. I don't remember any details, so if you have a haynes manual check it or you may find info in a thread of this forum. It is very simple job and it will improve your braking as well. I had same problem as yours some time ago, but it was with a very tired suspension. everything was fixed when I replaced it, including replacement of tie rods. Another thing that I noticed is the steering behaviour after changing the steering fluid. So my advice is to check first and do all the low cost jobs. don't start with suspension etc. check tyre pressures, steering fluid, wheel bearing adjustment, tyre condition, tie rods, suspension mounts condition, shock absorbers (leaking or not?), wishbone bushes, lower ball joints I'm sure you will find the problem. |
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