Quick word of advice, please, regarding my Xantia (W reg (2000), HDi estate, 170,000 miles)..........
I've noticed that the steering wheel makes a slight but distinct twitch to the left when the car goes from cruise to overrun.
There's no discernible change in direction.
I'm thinking this is likely to be the P bushes on the nearside (??). However, I'm a total amateur at these things; has anyone had this problem and cured it ?
TIA
Andrew
Xantia steering twitch
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Re: Xantia steering twitch
Andrew, I reckon you're right... I've known P bushes cause exactly that...
You may be shocked as to how bad they are. Jack up so the wheel can be removed.. Use a pry bar against the wishbone to see how much movement there is...
Often a simple visual inspection will show they're well past their best...
You may be shocked as to how bad they are. Jack up so the wheel can be removed.. Use a pry bar against the wishbone to see how much movement there is...
Often a simple visual inspection will show they're well past their best...
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Re: Xantia steering twitch
Thanks Jim
The slightly concerning aspect of this tale is that, consulting my records, I see that both N/S P bushes were replaced 11,000 miles ago. I had the work done by a non-Citroen specialist, though a garage I absolutely trust.
I'll have to get both sides inspected by a Citroen independent. (I'm at that stage in my life of only doing jobs on my everyday car in the summer LOL).
Cheers
Andrew
The slightly concerning aspect of this tale is that, consulting my records, I see that both N/S P bushes were replaced 11,000 miles ago. I had the work done by a non-Citroen specialist, though a garage I absolutely trust.
I'll have to get both sides inspected by a Citroen independent. (I'm at that stage in my life of only doing jobs on my everyday car in the summer LOL).
Cheers
Andrew
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Re: Xantia steering twitch
If the new bushes are not very carefully aligned on fitting Andrew, they will have a very short life. The need for careful alignment is not generally known about by non-specialists as it's not obviously required. Mis-alignment strains the rubber and shortens its life...
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