Violent Shaking While Turning????

[oemz]

Hi All,

I was just out driving tonight with my 72, and while on a curvy road, my steering wheel just started to shake viloently while holding the steering towards the left. I tried to replicate the problem again and it only does it occasionally. I looked under the hood and the steering coupler rubber which separates the steering rod has allot of play while tugging on it by hand. Could this be the reason for the vibration in the steering wheel while turning? The car never vibrates while driving straight, even at speeds near 80mph. I always noticed the steering to be not as responsive compared to the effort I put into steering the car. As if there was some flex or a rubber feel to the turn. Any ideas or experinces which could help me solve this. It's my daily driver.

Thanks

[Curtis240Z]

You could be on to something they make a urethane or nylon version of the steering coupler for those looking for less slop.

[oemz]

But could it be just the coupler? Any one else experience this with their 240z?

[Zs-ondabrain]

When mine did something similar to that, It was the Bearings. Replaced then and it went away. Then followed up with the Full Urethane Kit.

Don't forget to have your wheels ballanced every 6000 to 8000 miles, to make up for tread wear.

Dave.

[7277]

check ALL components of your front end susp and steering. ANY slop in anything will give you a shaky wheel..

[oemz]

Thanks for all the help.

I put the car on a lift and found out the camber adjustment was off and the bolts where actually loose. I got an alignmentand all issues I ever had has been cured. It steers and drives perfect now. Best $50 I've spent on the car.