What is wrong with the suspension?
#1
What is wrong with the suspension?
Okay, I'm probably going to get this checked out next time I go to my mechanic, but I was wondering if I could get an idea of what it is. My car pulls a little to the left. When I let go of the steering wheel, no matter what speeds, it starts pulling slightly to the left. Enough that I'll start going into the other lane, but a long diagnol, it's not too sharp of a pull. Any ideas on what it might be? I have a 98 SE w/ 83,XXX miles. Thanks.
#3
You also have to consider the road crown. For the longest time I though my car had some kind of frame damage cause I could never get it to travel perfectly straight. Most roads are built slightly angled towards the shoulder to aid water drainage and for other reasons I'm not too sure of. I've noticed that wider roads with more lanes(such as freeways) tend to have more of this drifting effect than long stretches of 2-lane highways. but if your car is pulling to one side in a consistent manner on all kinds of roads, you might want to get your wheels aligned before you mess up your treadwear.
#5
[QUOTE]Originally posted by kchida
[B]You also have to consider the road crown.
This is true but if the car is aligned properly the car would tend to drift right, not left.
Get an alignment. Most tire places will try to sell you a four wheel alignment but the Max's rear suspension is not adjustable. You will need a "Thrust" alignment. This type is usually a little cheaper.
[B]You also have to consider the road crown.
This is true but if the car is aligned properly the car would tend to drift right, not left.
Get an alignment. Most tire places will try to sell you a four wheel alignment but the Max's rear suspension is not adjustable. You will need a "Thrust" alignment. This type is usually a little cheaper.
#7
Originally posted by sil SE
if the road dips towards the sides for drainage, youll drift that way as well.
what does it mean if im braking at a light and the car pulls slightly one way? uneven brake wear perhaps?
if the road dips towards the sides for drainage, youll drift that way as well.
what does it mean if im braking at a light and the car pulls slightly one way? uneven brake wear perhaps?
#8
Re: What is wrong with the suspension?
Originally posted by Juki5536
Okay, I'm probably going to get this checked out next time I go to my mechanic, but I was wondering if I could get an idea of what it is. My car pulls a little to the left. When I let go of the steering wheel, no matter what speeds, it starts pulling slightly to the left. Enough that I'll start going into the other lane, but a long diagnol, it's not too sharp of a pull. Any ideas on what it might be? I have a 98 SE w/ 83,XXX miles. Thanks.
Okay, I'm probably going to get this checked out next time I go to my mechanic, but I was wondering if I could get an idea of what it is. My car pulls a little to the left. When I let go of the steering wheel, no matter what speeds, it starts pulling slightly to the left. Enough that I'll start going into the other lane, but a long diagnol, it's not too sharp of a pull. Any ideas on what it might be? I have a 98 SE w/ 83,XXX miles. Thanks.
#9
It happens in all the roads. Doesn't matter which lane. The only place I havent "checked it" is on the highway. Don't wanna let go of the steering wheel there, but everywhere else, it pulls left. Shoot, I could make a left hand turn without putting my hands on the wheel. Guess I better get my alignment checked. Soon.
#10
Originally posted by Juki5536
It happens in all the roads. Doesn't matter which lane. The only place I havent "checked it" is on the highway. Don't wanna let go of the steering wheel there, but everywhere else, it pulls left. Shoot, I could make a left hand turn without putting my hands on the wheel. Guess I better get my alignment checked. Soon.
It happens in all the roads. Doesn't matter which lane. The only place I havent "checked it" is on the highway. Don't wanna let go of the steering wheel there, but everywhere else, it pulls left. Shoot, I could make a left hand turn without putting my hands on the wheel. Guess I better get my alignment checked. Soon.
#11
After verifying all the tires have good pressure, switch them from left to right and go for a test drive to see if the car pulls the other direction. If it does, the tires are the problem.
If the tires are eliminated as a problem, it probably needs a proper alignment. These cars seem sensitive to camber. It doesn't take much of a difference left to right to cause a pull. It can usually be brought back in spec' by loosening the strut bolts and pulling the wheel one way or the other, and re-tightening. Some cases may require special 'camber' bolts that allow more adjustment.
Some shops are hesitant to do this, (it's more work) but that's often the cure if the rest of the alignment is spot on.
Get both sides set to the same camber, and it should be okay.
Good Luck!
If the tires are eliminated as a problem, it probably needs a proper alignment. These cars seem sensitive to camber. It doesn't take much of a difference left to right to cause a pull. It can usually be brought back in spec' by loosening the strut bolts and pulling the wheel one way or the other, and re-tightening. Some cases may require special 'camber' bolts that allow more adjustment.
Some shops are hesitant to do this, (it's more work) but that's often the cure if the rest of the alignment is spot on.
Get both sides set to the same camber, and it should be okay.
Good Luck!
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