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Car Forum / MINI / July 2004Creaky steering
Hi, I've just bought a 1985 Mini City and I've got a bit of a problem with the steering... When you turn the wheel there is a creaking sound and it pulls slightly to the left. Also, the steering seems very heavy (heavier than my previous minis) Has anyone got any ideas? how wide is your rubber 4" 5" 6" 7" as the wider the better grip but steering gets heaver > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Has anyone got any ideas? > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Has anyone got any ideas? Checked tyre pressures? The tyres are 12x6 on Minilites and the tyre pressures are spot on... > > Hi, > > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.718 / Virus Database: 474 - Release Date: 09/07/04 > The tyres are 12x6 on Minilites and the tyre pressures are spot on... You mean the wheels are 6" wide? Wider wheels make the steering feel heavier, especially if the offset is lacking. Std is 4.5" Do they stick out past standard arches? Lock > I've just bought a 1985 Mini City and I've got a bit of a problem with > the steering... [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Has anyone got any ideas? Try jacking the front uop and see what the steering feels like. It should be smooth and very light. If it feels tight or crunchy, there's probably something wrong with the rack or with the column. Often when a steering column drop bracket is install the steering rack isn't rotated to bring it into alignment. This causes the steering to be heavy and it can start to creak after some time. The pull to the left may be from drag in the steering or it could be a brake problem. A little more description would help here. Kelley >Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Has anyone got any ideas? Hi, Jack it up,, disconnect the track rods from the hubs, turn the hubs left and right, by hand, also turn the steering wheel left and right, This should narrow down the search area, or even pinpoint the fault, Fitzy > Often when a steering column drop bracket is install the steering rack > isn't rotated to bring it into alignment. This causes the steering to [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > > >Has anyone got any ideas? |
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