2G Jerkiness when changing lanes

Pervysageee · Jun 22, 2022

Has anyone else dealt with a lane changing problem?
When I’m going speeds around 70-80 mph when I change lanes my car jerks left and right or it changes quickly in the direction I’m going. Also going over little bumps it causes the same thing.
I had an alignment done back in December. I changed lower ball joint at my local shop and they said everything else was okay.

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luv2rallye · Jun 24, 2022

Or with wheel off ground grab it at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions and push/pull (to check wheel bearing and the 3 and 9 o'clock positions to check tie rod ends).

Pervysageee · Jun 24, 2022

luv2rallye said:
Or with wheel off ground grab it at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions and push/pull (to check wheel bearing and the 3 and 9 o'clock positions to check tie rod ends).

So I did 6 and 12, it was super stiff. Then 3 and 9 was the shaking in both videos.

luv2rallye · Jun 24, 2022

Watch the tie rod ball joints (inner and outer) while push/pulling 3 and 9. If ok are the rods moving excessively like there's a problem with the steering rack moving (perhaps worn bushings)? Or it could still be the wheel bearing if it only shows up at 3 and 9 where the wheel wobbles but the steering knuckle (part that attaches to the tie rod ball joint) don't move. {BTW when previously checking lower ball joints you cannot have the jack under the lower control arm - suspension must be free hanging}.

Pervysageee · Jun 24, 2022

luv2rallye said:
Watch the tie rod ball joints (inner and outer) while push/pulling 3 and 9. If ok are the rods moving excessively like there's a problem with the steering rack moving (perhaps worn bushings)? Or it could still be the wheel bearing if it only shows up at 3 and 9 where the wheel wobbles but the steering knuckle (part that attaches to the tie rod ball joint) don't move. {BTW when previously checking lower ball joints you cannot have the jack under the lower control arm - suspension must be free hanging}.

Yea suspension was free hanging, I ordered both inner and outer tie rod for both sides and also both wheel bearings. Should be in next week, I’ll post updates when I get it done! Thanks again guys hopefully this fixes the problem

Dusty Landrum · Jun 24, 2022

Pervysageee said:
Yea suspension was free hanging, I ordered both inner and outer tie rod for both sides and also both wheel bearings. Should be in next week, I’ll post updates when I get it done! Thanks again guys hopefully this fixes the problem

Hell yeah! This is what I am talking about. I responsible dsm owner and being proactive on mtc!! Happy to see you did this. Keep us updated for sure.

pauleyman · Jun 24, 2022

If you've never done an inner tie rod do you yourself a favor and get the special tool. I rented it.

Dusty Landrum · Jul 1, 2022

Update?

Ludachris · Jul 5, 2022

Yeah, let us know what happened @Pervysageee

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