Hey guys, I recently replaced a bunch of front end parts, and got an alignment, but something doesn't feel right in the steering. Some of the parts that I replaced include: Right front CV shaft & intermediate shaft, left front wheel bearing, left & right lower control arms (Mevotech), left & right lower ball joints (Mevotech). I replaced a lot more, but these are the only parts that I believe could affect the steering.
I rarely drive this car (it's my wifes vehicle) so I don't really familiar with how it felt before, but it seems that the steering is kinda unresponsive. It also seems to want to drift a little when going straight down the road, however it doesn't "pull" left or right.(dunno) My wife thinks the steering feels "spongy" but she's only driven it about 4 miles down a dirt road since the repairs were done. I'm half wondering if it's just in my head because I've been driving a brand new Avenger for the last month with super tight / effortless steering.
I've never Diagnosed steering issues before, so if you guys could give me some tips / advise / things to look for, I'd appreciate it. We're taking the jeep on vacation this weekend (300 mile round trip), so I'll have plenty of time to get a feel for it.
Thanks,
Adam
I rarely drive this car (it's my wifes vehicle) so I don't really familiar with how it felt before, but it seems that the steering is kinda unresponsive. It also seems to want to drift a little when going straight down the road, however it doesn't "pull" left or right.(dunno) My wife thinks the steering feels "spongy" but she's only driven it about 4 miles down a dirt road since the repairs were done. I'm half wondering if it's just in my head because I've been driving a brand new Avenger for the last month with super tight / effortless steering.
I've never Diagnosed steering issues before, so if you guys could give me some tips / advise / things to look for, I'd appreciate it. We're taking the jeep on vacation this weekend (300 mile round trip), so I'll have plenty of time to get a feel for it.
Thanks,
Adam