Technical Marea Steering

[MaximusPrimal]

Can someone tell me, is the steering on a Marea normally quite loose?

When I got mine I found it a little light on the steering, meaning I was making a lot of small corrections when steering. Today I thought to check the tyres after seeing they should be at 30psi front and 34psi rear.

One of my front tyres was at 44psi!!! Anyhow, it feels better but still a little loose to me. I have gone from driving a Voyager to a Marea so I expect it to be lighter but not this light.

Just wondering if this is normal or if there may be a steering issue somewhere - and if so where.

Any ideas?

Max

 

[CLOBAK]

If the car wonders when driving and having to correct the steering then it may be worth checking the lower arm wishbone bushes for wear as this is a common problem. Also check track rod ends for play.
Dave

 

[rebelbuttmunch99]

Yep, my wishbones needed fixing a while back. I noticed my marea wandering when I was accelerating.

 

[MaximusPrimal]

If the car wonders when driving and having to correct the steering then it may be worth checking the lower arm wishbone bushes for wear as this is a common problem. Also check track rod ends for play.
Dave

As that means absolutely nothing to me I better ask a couple of other questions:

1) Are they easy to replace?
2) Are they expensive to replace?
3) Can the likes of Kwik-Fit do them or do I need to speak to my normal mechanic and loose the car for a day or two?

Thanks
Max

 

[CLOBAK]

If not mechanically minded i would speak to your normal mechanic,although, it is a diy job with the correct tools.
Mornings job for mechanic ,not too expensive for pattern type wishbones.

 

[Renegade_8]

You have already got good advice. The steering rack in my Marea still feels exactly the same with 121000 miles on it as the day I bought it when the car had covered 12000 miles The front wishbones are a common failure, usually the car will pull one way power on and theother pwer off. Not expensive and a 2 hour fob for a properly set up fitter.

 

[MaximusPrimal]

Thanks for the help. I will speak to the mechanic I use regards to this and changing my glow plugs as well (as I have read elsewhere they can be a nighmare to do). At least I can try and plan according to when I can get the car in regards to work etc and try and ensure minimal problems for me.

Thanks again.

Max

 

[SimonDB]

I got an advisory on my French MOT about "abnormal play in the steering rack". The inspector said not to worry about it yet though. I guess I'll wait and see what happens. It feels fine to drive at the moment...

 

[MaximusPrimal]

I am going to speak to my local mechanic and see if he can take a look early next month (when I have some money) and look to get this fixed. The steering is not great and is a little loose at times. But nothing too bad, but something I want fixing sooner than later.

Thanks for the help and advice, at least I can go to him with some idea of what is (probably) wrong rather than give him a "I have no idea, you tell me" type chance.

Cheers peeps.

Max