Steering Problems

[Robert Mangas]

     I'm with Ameer- I bet it's uncontrolled motion in one of the joints.  
If it's not, I've had tires do odd things as they wear...


hth,
Robert

>From: bludodger at att.net
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Steering Problems
>Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 03:03:15 +0000
>
>I have been having steering problems with my car. The best way to describe
>the symptoms would be a "floating" sensation. There is no favoritism to one
>side or the other (as you would experience if the car was pulling). Instead
>the car seems to drift where it wants to go regardless even if the steering
>wheel remains straight ahead. By the way,  there are no abnormal sounds 
>while
>this happens. The problem is accentuated or easier to feel when the car is 
>on
>the highway (at higher speeds and trying to go straight vs. slow and and on
>turns).
>
>I am suspecting something is wrong with the rear axles of the car or some
>component of them (ie. wheel bearings, struts, or control arms). I feel 
>this
>way because I think the problem started up after the car's diff lock was
>engaged and was driven at high speeds and for an extended time period (30
>min) with it locked up--(don't ask).
>
>My thoughts are that the rear axle sustained abnormal amounts of torque
>during the diff. lock situation. Has anyone experienced any of this type
>behavior from their quattro? Does anyone believe that I am on the right
>track? Any other ideas of where I should start?
>
>Thanks for any help
>--
>Blu
>'88 80q--201,000mi.
>
>PS I had the car aligned before the diff lock mishap and i do not suspect 
>the
>tires. Could the car just need alignment again?
> > The piston has to be turned while under slight pressure to help it.
> >
> > There is often a big rusty hex indent in the center to help with this,
> > or two nothes for special tools.  Large pliers used carefully on the
> > sides work, though.
> >
> > > I was hoping this was going to be an easy rear brake pad replacement 
>but
> > > noooooooo.... I have been trying to compress the rear piston but it 
>wont
> > > budge... I literally bent the piston compressor tool.  What am I doing
> > > wrong???
> >
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