Bumps control my car

Post by **pfeener** » 27 Jun 2006, 17:16

I'm only about 30 minutes from you. If you get stuck finding the problem I'd be willing to take a look at it for you.

Philco456 · Post by **Philco456** » 16 Oct 2007, 15:20

It's been ages since this was initially posted, but did you ever figure out what the problem was? I am having the same issue with my 2000 S70. At slower speeds when my car goes over a bump - especially the right side - it feels like the right wheel goes out of alignment for a moment and I have to pull to steering wheel to the left to balance the car back out. Straight line stability seems to be an issue also. It's very odd and certainly does not seem safe.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 16 Oct 2007, 20:47

My only suggestion is to jack your car up on the right side, grab the front wheel, and search for movement. Lateral movement suggests tie rod ends, vertical movement suggest ball joints/lower control arms. Movement all around suggests a wheel bearing but it usually makes noise that is more pronounced than the driveability issues.

If the right side looks good do the same thing on the left side.

...Lee

drevil540 · Post by **drevil540** » 17 Oct 2007, 19:50

My car is doing the same thing when hitting bumps. I'm convinced it is the steering rack. A new set of tires and a steering rack is coming in the mail. I will post again once I complete the repair work.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 17 Oct 2007, 19:53

Take pictures and document what you do....I'll post it in the repair database!

drevil540 · Post by **drevil540** » 26 Oct 2007, 22:07

I did not have the patience to take pictures and document the steering rack replacement, it was a pain and took me about 6 hours to complete. The tire replacement and and alignment was completed today. Bumps no longer control the vehicle. Straight and smooth with tight steering. Rack from FCP Groton and Michelin Pilot Exalto 205/55/16 91V tires.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 26 Oct 2007, 22:21

That's good news....congrats!
Have a beer or two now and relax!