Hi All
The car tends to wander quite a bit, first one direction and then the other. I have replaced one stub axle so I think an alignment
is due. I will be looking at the brakes and suspension again to see is something is loose or worn.
Mike
Hi Mike,
If you have replaced a stub axle and is now driving like this and it wasn't previously then there are two main issues that you will need to get check.
The first is that the stub that you replaced, wasn't to tight or binding as that can effect the steering, and the brakes.
The second is the fact that ou have replaced the stub and that at the top of the stub (I am assuming that it is an original front end) is the adjustment for the camber and caster. If the caster angle varies from the other side, and having just been replaced this is nearly a certainty then the difference in caster angles will cause the steering to try to "even out" under braking. From memory the brake will always pull to the side with the most negative caster angle. If you were to add excessive toe in or toe out you would be in for one hairy ride.
Normally when you take a car to a wheel alignment specialist they will check the front end for wear or binding parts as they will not be able to do a successful wheel alignment if there is excessive movement in the steering or there is any part of the steering that is binding or seized.
As 70XU1 stated make sure that there is no movement or wear in the steering links, and a good check of the steering for obvious wear helps, give it a good grease to ensure that none of the joints are dry and get a wheel alignment done, you should find that your car will be pointing in the right direction when you want it to.
Regards
Keith
F4+