Skittish steering

[Joe R26]

I've been having a problem with my steering that seems to be getting progressively worse.

Over rough surfaces the steering gets pulled all Over the place.

So I was stopped earlier on and wiggled the steering wheel from side to side and you can feel a slight knock whilst doing it.

I'm going to have a look at it properly tomorrow. I'm guessing it's a knackered ball joint of some kind?

Anyone else had this problem?

 

[Fred@BTM]

track rod end or track rod (tie rod from rack)

 

[Joe R26]

Cheers Fred. Do you ever sleep? Lol

 

[Joe R26]

I had a quick look today, can't seem to feel any play in the wheels. There maybe a slight fraction of play on the passenger side.

I can't see any movement in the track rod end ball joints. How hard are the actual track rods to change?

 

[jack_kemp]

I had a quick look today, can't seem to feel any play in the wheels. There maybe a slight fraction of play on the passenger side.

I can't see any movement in the track rod end ball joints. How hard are the actual track rods to change?

Not that hard mate, I'll happily give you a hand if you like.

 

[Joe R26]

Really? Access looks dia. Thanks for the offer matey, I'll keep that in mind. I'm gonna be under it this weekend doing an oil change so I'll try and have a good old look.