Slack/vague/loose steering on D3 05 TDSE

[adzee]

Hi All,

If there is a thread regarding this I couldn't find it... (using tapatalk) so sorry!

When driving I have a lot of slack in my steering, and find I'm constantly swinging left to right with the steering wheel when in a straight line, but when turning it feels fairly direct and not loose.

Could this just be the tyres tracking in our poor road surfaces? I noticed my car tracking heavily (these are the widest tyres I have ever had) but not sure of why it is so slack.

Anyone experienced this? I recently had the sway bar bushes replaced in the front due to squeaking. But it didn't stiffen it up.

Thanks in advance!

[unseenone]

This has been attributed to lower bushes being worn out. I would agree, as I have experienced it as well. Often it is suggested and somewhat cheaper to replace the how unit, which comes already fitted with bushes, and improved / larger ball joint.

You can read some more on the subject in this thread.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...sion-bush.html