steering problem

[elsey197]

recently my steering has gone all heavy and i noticed a knocking noise comming from the front of the car this morning. any ideas?
car is a gte on 15s lowered about 30mm if that helps

[Dicko]

track rod end gone?

[elsey197]

is this hard to do your self? how much for a new one?

[NovaStu]

Has it got power steering?

[spanishfly]

lol @ power steerin altjough there is a kit from vauxhall

[Anonymous]

Kocking could be cv joint.
Heavy steering could be low tyre pressure.

Chip

[brian]

could also be a fcuk top mount as a damaged one of these would make steering heavy.
as for the power steering..........that's very easily done :)

[Mac_Nova_SR]

could also be wheel bearings. jack the car up and try and wobble the wheels, if they rattle then get sum new wheels bearings. dont think they're that expensive.....

[ade]

heavy steering prob low tyre pressure however if track rod gone, you will feel vibration through the steering wheel when you break (I did) - also will sound like a knocking noise.

Check your tread - my steering was v heavy but my drivers front tyre was bald on the inside - car lowered 60mm on 15's - like driving a lorry!

As for changing track rod - u need a ball joint seperator tool - however most garages will do it for ya for about ?50. You;ll prob need to do yer tracking after changing it. If cars lowered good time to fit poly bushes.

Ade
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