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Steering problem 700 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be Tim K. on  Thu Apr 3 06:09 CST 2003 [RELATED]

When driving down the road behind a semi the Volvo seems to sway latterally (side to side) in a rapid manner. Why is it doing this and what part(s) failure would cause this to occur? Parts that have been replaced are as follows:

Outter tie rod ends

Lower ball joints

Strut rod bushings

Sway bar end links

** The power steering rack has been professionally flushed


This seems like it should be a suspension issue. I just don't know what part of the suspention has the majority of control over the latteral movement of the vehicle. Is it the rear bushings? Shocks/Struts?

I appreciate any help you may give.
Please, email me at tekline@hotmail.com







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Steering problem 700 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be julian on  Thu Apr 3 09:38 CST 2003 [RELATED]

The air flow coming off the semi causes your car to oscillate back and forth. The air sheds in vortices that alternate side to side.

I'd guess the bushings for lateral compliance, and possibly rear suspension linkages? Or just quite driving behind semi's. :D








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Steering problem 700 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be Herb Goltz on  Thu Apr 3 06:49 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Hello Tim:

My guess is bent wheel(s). Try swapping front to back and see if it goes away.

Herb Goltz, London, Ontario, Canada '92 245 w/95K mi








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Steering problem 700 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be thor on  Fri Apr 4 00:24 CST 2003 [RELATED]

My 88 245 used to be severely buffeted by wind (cross, not the semi produced kind). Put on some IPD sways and the increased stability is amazing.








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Steering problem 700 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be thor on  Fri Apr 4 00:26 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Duh, I mean my 745---have too many of these things.







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