delboy Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 i have a 1998 ford ka3 when changing into 3rd 4th 5th it pulls to one side i have checked the wheel bearings & suspension etc & there is nothing worn or loost there if i pull on the offside wheel with the car off the ground i can hear a sort of clunking noise from under the car. i think it's the steering rack ?? any ideas on how to check it is that & replacing it or tightening it up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the controller Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 The only thing i can suggest without replacing the rack is to check the bolts that hold the rack down are tight. the torque setting is 84Nm or you may have a worn drum stick that i beleive you can buy without the whole rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 The only thing i can suggest without replacing the rack is to check the bolts that hold the rack down are tight. the torque setting is 84Nm or you may have a worn drum stick that i beleive you can buy without the whole rack hi m8 it's defo the drum sticks that are worn will replace them when i get the chance i have done loads of other things to the ka & it's fine now apart from the steering rack parts to replace as i get a slight knocking noise over un even ground sometimes but it's ok for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the controller Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 hi m8it's defo the drum sticks that are worn will replace them when i get the chance i have done loads of other things to the ka & it's fine now apart from the steering rack parts to replace as i get a slight knocking noise over un even ground sometimes but it's ok for now. Might be the antiroll bar links for the knocking noise? also check your antiroll bar for movement as my need new bushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Might be the antiroll bar links for the knocking noise? also check your antiroll bar for movement as my need new bushes. it's defo the ant roll bar as i have replaced the drop links & lowewr suspension arms (wishbones) cheers for all your help i'll post a reply once i have done it not gonna be doing it for a few weeks as i'm gonna be away for a whil on me hols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocatodd Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I have a similar problem, when I accelerate , in any gear, the car pulls to the right. Excuse my ignorance but what are "drumsticks"? Rgds, Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 I have a similar problem, when I accelerate , in any gear, the car pulls to the right.Excuse my ignorance but what are "drumsticks"? Rgds, Tony don't know why i put down drum sticks lol igne that m8 what was causing my car to pull to 1 side when accellorating was the wishbone that was worne out. i got my parts from here www.buypartsby.com there are 2 types or wishbones 1 for powersteering & 1 for non power steering mine is the powersteering option £13.43 inc vat each side i replaced the pair along with the drop links at the same time & new front pads as you got to remove them to do the job. you can also check the following as i replaced them aswekk the rear arm bushes open the boot & hold the body & try to push & rock the car from side to side if you have knocking or movement you need to replace them i got mine from fords for i think it was £26.00 the pair. let me know how you get on m8 if you do the front ones replace the roll bar rubbers at the same time as they are most prob worn aswell they cost about £5.00 the pair keep us postaed m8. if your local to bristol i maybe able to help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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