Hi all

try'd doing a search but couldnt find anything like my symptoms:

On my 1997 CSE 2.3 FTP:

If stationary, If I shake the steering wheel back and forth over a quarter turn (if taht makes sense) I get a knocking as I change direction of the steering wheel.

Also when parking, as I turn the wheel back and worth I get the knocking then too...

Any ideas??

Thanks in advance

Anthony

its play in the joint between the rack and the track rod.its like a ball and socket joint(like your hip) so there is no repear possible
simon

Originally posted by scminks:
its play in the joint between the rack and the track rod.its like a ball and socket joint(like your hip) so there is no repear possible
simon [/b]So its not a problem then. Its a very faint knock, that really you only hear when listening for it.

My MOT is this month so I guess this will not be a problem??

i would say no.my last carly had this and still got the MOT
simon

Another possibility: play in the subframe- the bolts have to be tightened just right

mark,are we "literally" saying hang off the spanner on all the subframe bolts??
simon

Dunno- tightening of the subframe bolts seems to be a black art- I've just had mine all done today, but the knocking has got worse

i have been told by wise woman that if the front shockers turret mounts are worn,this would cause a knocking.i could feel play on them in my carly if bounced on the wing and held the mount at the same time.just another idea into the melting pot!!
simon