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  1. 3rd August 2019, 06:09 PM #1
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    Steering vibration.

    G'day everyone,

    I Have a 2002 130 and I'm getting a vibration through the steering wheel when cornering at low speed (<5kph) and when dry steering.

    Should I be concerned? Is there something I can check/adjust?

    Cheers
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  2. 3rd August 2019, 07:25 PM #2
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    Tyres okay? Need balancing? Wheel alignment? Worn bushes?
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  3. 3rd August 2019, 07:32 PM #3
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    Yeah I thought about those possibilities. But the shudder happens when I'm dry steering also?
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    You've probably done this but have you checked the power steering fluid level? The pump could be cavitating.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slugbait View Post
    You've probably done this but have you checked the power steering fluid level? The pump could be cavitating.
    I'll check that out! Cheers.
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    Have you got the centre diff locked ? has the diff lock warning light stopped working ?
    This would cause feedback when cornering on hard surfaces.

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    Pardon my ignorance , what are you referring to as `dry steering`?
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    Steering without the car moving.
    Quote Originally Posted by Summiitt View Post
    Pardon my ignorance , what are you referring to as `dry steering`?
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    I've had that vibrating/pulsating feeling through the steering wheel when not moving and turning the wheel with one of my Rover P6's.
    Turned out it was (I think) the main hose from pump to box.
    Not leaking or anything, just old and 'soft'(soft from age).
    I got one made up at Enzed, and it stopped the vibraty/pulsating, but then made loud groaning noises when steering.

    Years back the Enzed cost about $20 or so for whatever hydraulic hose they used with the original fittings.
    Finally ended up getting a proper Rover hose, cost a fortune by comparison(back in the 80's) .. something like $250 or more, but steering back to normal.

    Can't remember if it pulsated at low speed in a turn tho.

    So if you get a vibraton when not moving, check fluid/hoses/pump and box itself .. does it make abnormal noises?

    Could also be dry joints maybe(in the rod ends).
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