Vehicle Pulling To The Side - Problem Found & Fixed
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มี.ค. 2018
- In this video I discuss & show a car which pulls right when accelerating and left when decelerating so when pressing the throttle there is a large shift to the right in the steering direction, after letting off it pulls heavily back to the left as the load shifts.
There are a good few items that could cause this problem, to diagnose your issue correctly you will need to lift the vehicle and check each wheel & under your vehicle, check the control arms, the wishbones, ball joints, inner tie rods rack ends, track rod end, wheel bearings, steering rack & any other attaching component depending on your vehicles design.
This will allow you to find the play and fix the problem.
In cases like this it is important to determine the type of vehicle pulling that is involved, whether it is an alignment pull, a brake problem pull, a tire / tyre pressure pull, or like in this car a component has free play causing the pull.
Inner Tie Rod Removal Tool - www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
The one I have is a Facom and was €75 off the tool truck many years ago, above is a link for a similar type tool, I could not find the Facom one online.
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Haha, already diagnosed the problem for a customer, as we have a little bit of a language barrier I typed in "pulling under acceleration" and hay presto there you are. I showed him your video and paused it when needed. Thank you for all of your tutorials.
P.S. loved the stone walls in your video. Bet there's days you miss them like me 😎
This your illustrations will really help me! This your explanation is exactly what my Toyota camry does, and I have no doubt that you're quite right! Having watched and listened to your video, I now knows exactly what to do! Thank you immediately, and continue with your good work and I appreciate! I enjoyed your teaching and your experience in auto repairs! Remain blessed. And bye for now! Thank you so much. I am happy right now that I have a solution to this car problem and I will fix it by week end and has it back on the road!
Same issue here with my 2002 camry. Will be checking the tie rods today
My Avensis seems to be doing exactly the same thing too. Maybe it's cheap defective components Toyota are using. Ditto with my Dads Hiace. Funnily enough no problem with the BMW 🤷♂️
did you find a solution
After seaching for an answer to the exact same problem in my 206 for nearly a month I found your very helpful video. Many thanks. (From a Quinn)
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@@prisillahove2837 2 years old this comment, I'm in a different car now 😮😯😲
did you find a solution
Awesome, I've never had a inner as bad as now, I watched this video and yep, that's exactly it.
Glad it helped!
Thank you for this. This verified my assumptions that my inner tie rod was bad. I just assumed the play i felt when diagnosing was because of my pulling too card on the wheel.
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Check all components on the front end! Could also be: lower ball joint, lower control arm bushings etc. I had these symptoms but my lower ball joint was loose causing a lot of play and the cv axle was dancing in and out lol
Great video thanks !
If i move the axle with my hand it moves and clicks
Could it be the problem for the pull?
And my lower ball joint was loose - tightened it but i still have pull
@@PhoenixSSH it was loose because it was bad. you tightened the wear out of the ball joint. It’s still bad, so replace it.
Replaced my control arms and it stopped. Now its back
Most informative thumbnail like literally was my question
My Nissan Altima is doing this so severely, it’s super scary! Thanks for sharing!
Going through it now trying to find out what's causing mine
My altima is doing this as well. I can't even drive straight on the highway
My Nissan is doing the same thing. Nissan Nissan Nissan
adding myself to this list of Nissan drivers experiencing this 😢& I love my Maxima
Me too wtf is wrong with nissan 😂😂😂
Thank you so much so so much please keep the videos coming
Anyone else notice the car was going 5mph but not moving? 😂 just noticed it but thanks for sharing this video man! Having these issues as well
That's rpm on the left speed is on right
2004 Ford Excursion. Kept wandering left and right. Wouldn't right itself out of a turn so I was constantly fighting to keep it in-between the lanes. Got wheel alignment done with no luck. Replaced the steering gear box and that fixed the problem. Hope this helps.
What is the function and adjustment of lower arms to which two rods are connected and bolted both side
Thanks for sharing my k13 Micra symptoms are identical.
I did find it useful. SUBSCRIBED
Very well explained thank you
Thanks for sharing Ger👍 it’s weird I’ve replaced many rack ends in Renault Clio’s over the years and it’s always been the drivers side i replaced I’ve yet to replace a left hand side.. I’ll probably get some criticism now for calling it a rack end.. by the way that was lovely countryside you were driving on for the test drive... look forward to the next video regards Eric.
Thanks for the comment, On a sunny day it looks nice, with our usual heavy rain not so much then lol :)
Where are you based in? It always interests me to know the different part naming in areas/Countries.
I had a parts man in Oz say he had no clue what I was talking about when I said inner tie rod (rack end it was known by there) but when the box came it had inner tie rod on it in bold print :)
Gerard Burke Shep in Florida here. Another great video. We call them inner tie rod ends here. Different countries have different vernacular. As mechanics though, we are all Kindred Spirits. Here in the U.S. we pronounce Renault "Ruh-No". Which led to my joke how did Renault get its name? Run? No!
Love that ha ha ha :)
Gerard Burke I’m in Co Cork Ger..
... and, in some locales, the " left hand side" IS the driver's side
Thank you! This helped me out allot!!!
nice spot on to my vehicle problem
did you find a solution
I've just ordered a new inner tie rod. I've already replaced the cv axel, ball joints, and the sway bar links, I'm hoping this fixes my issues once and for all
exactly what i’m going through lol. but it’s apparently not my tie rods or sway bar or ball joints. replaced lower control arm today problem remains im thinking it’s the bearings Im getting an ABS light
I'm getting abs light too after replacing upper and lower control arms
@@Califamilymanprepper problably damaged your sensor going to bearing (wire or sensor itself) in your replacement process...FYI, doesnt takE much...TRUST ME
Could it be another cause? I have the same pulling , but my tie rod are find.
Very useful thank you very much
cool vid bro might help me least i know where to look, but our clip after shows the cam pointed down you can't see the road just our speedometer.
I have replaced control arms with ball joints and outer track rod. Due to car pulling left. Now car goes straight but after 50mph the car will go slightly left and then right continuously if I try correcting it the car goes worse like I'm drunk. So I have to keep steering wheel stuck in position and very tiny correction etc
i cant find the steering box that allows me to tighten up my steering wheel
Currently I have same problem, when I accelerate the car pull strongly to left, when I leave my foot on petrol paddle , the car pull strongly to right for second, then back pull strongly to left. and steering moving . I have done tracking and alignment two times, replaced two tyres, I swiped two front tyres, nothing happened, The Suspension Arms and stabilizer bar links both sides replaced new less than 2 months. What is your suggestion about this problem ? before I did tracking and alignment first time, the car was driving normally but tryers started worn on edge.
what kind of penetrating oil did you use on that outer tie rod? it looks like some bubbling juicy goodness.
Diy TH-cam mechanic here seeking advice from experienced mechanics. A lot of things I can confidently do on my own, but is this something that I can do then take my vehicle for alignment later, or just take it to a mechanic to have them do the whole thing? Also months googling and youtubing, this is the first thing that even mentioned my issues with my vehicle.
Finally, a proper mechanic. Thanks a lot mate
Thanks Duke 🙏
when I am parked and then as soon as I push the gas the steering wheel will pull left. but while driving and I let the gas off it will not pull and then I push gas it will pull left, recently I had curb accident and lower control arm, outer rod was replaced and alignment is done, would that be the brake calibers or inner rod, or the steering rack?
2010 nissan Altima 2.5 S doing the same thing after replacing controls arms, inner outer tie rods, cv axles, bi lateral sway links, wheel bearings & front struts So what is it? The last part i haven't done is the long sway bar that runs to each sway links. Any ideas is useful. Symptoms press gas pulls to right, let go of gas car jerks left right. To the point that i almost hit a car in the next lane. Help
I’m having the same issue. New control arms, new axles, motor mounts and the damn thing still goes all over the place
What year and model car? I have a friend with a 2018 Ford Escape (only 20k miles) that pulls sharply to right only under acceleration. The harder the acceleration, the harder the pull. Otherwise, it drives straight. No unusual noises. Has had recent alignment. any thoughts? thx
Thank you,but would have been even better if we had seen you remove rod.
Thank man you help a lot
Thanks for video need more like this big thumbs up 👍
Cheers Stephen
Great Video, Im also having issues with my Hyundai i20, whenever i go over the smallest obstacles or imperfection on the road, the car will swerve. Feels like pulling an uneven loaded trailer.
Would appreciate some help or advise on this..
I'm having the same issue. Replaced upper and lower control arms before. Then test drove last night when I got over 60mph it would jump left or right. I put new tie rods on, I believe that is the issue which Is a super easy fix, very cheap on amazon
I was expecting a driveshaft. Nice one. Thanks for the upload, I can maybe help out a friend now. 👍
Cheers Jamie
Would this issue be compareable with the car pulling right when going forward and pulling left when backing up?
Did you ever find your issue? Replaced inner & outer tie rods, upper & lower control arms even the struts and having your issue
What's the price (guess) on that work just for the rod no need for wheel bearings...My jeep doesn't make noise just pulls to the left after I got a wheel Alignment done
Yes thanks so much it helped
It's possible car goes left side but You have bad tie rod on the Right side of car?
Thanks hommie
Cheers Gary
I have this very problem in a 2003 Jetta. No play in the ball joints, struts, or bushings. Someone suggested a bad axle, but I hate to just “shotgun” repair it without knowing for sure. Any thoughts?
did you find a solution
Can this cause stearing minor vibration at like 50-70 mph? I have such issue nd when i place brakes the vibration stops ! I did this test going straight on road at 50-70 mph ! Then put car in neutral ! Nd the vibration still there ! But if aply brakes vibration stoos !! It also pulls lill to left side! What can it be !! I have new tires new rotors
i have the same issue... i took the wheel assembly off to get the wheel barring off... i think i fucked some up ... when i pit it back together.... i got all your problems plus a clunk when driven down my driveway... just changed sway bar links ... and thats not the problem... either cv axel (inner) or tire rods
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Could an outer tie rod make a car pull. Control arms all sturdy, inner tie rods no play, but the driver side outer tie rod is gone. Can that make a car pull along with loose steering?
Yes. Without eliminating all play in the steering you can't be sure if there are any other issues. Fix that get the
wheel alignment done and see how it runs, before doing wheel alignment, check for play on all 4 wheels & tyre pressures while vehicle is jacked up.
how much costed all to replace new ones ? for toyota auris 2009
I have this problem with 04 mustang and i took it in to get it fixed... Its still pulling left and right...
🙈 driveshaft
Hey, just want to ask whether the inner tire rod can also be a cause of additional noise when driving? Because my car sometimes also pulls to left side when accelerating, but also I have a bit annoying noise, but it doesn't sound as bad as a wheel bearing. thank you.
Very very doubtful your noise is that. you need to narrow down the elements of the noise. Is it over rough or uneven terrain? is it a continuous noise? does it get louder as you speed up? give a few examples. Noises can be anything from a loose cover to a major component but the type of noise tells a lot on a test drive.
I'll be honest I have no idea what that sound is, it's like humming (when i just roll with pressed clutch from like 60km/h the sound gets deeper the slower the car gets) . Wheel bearings were checked at a repairshop and they seem fine, swerving car to either side doesn't change the sound. And if I'm driving longer routes 100+KM, after a while the sound disappears. Seems like if something warms up, then the sound is gone, but while its cold it makes a noise. Probably sounds stupid, but yea... I'm not sure what else could make the sound ;/
Very hard for me to gauge it off your example, It can be difficult describing noises to mechanics, we are used to most of the different sounds and can find it much easier on a test drive by processing the type of noise (comparing surface sounds) when it occurs (speed, road type etc.) and location of where the noise resonates from.
Your best bet will be to bring it to a recommended repairer, he/she should be able to find it for you and price up the job, and also tell you if it a safety concern or not. I hope this helps.
Thanks for the insightful reply!
I will follow your advice!
I have a same problem but it's not the tie rode can it be the rack a pinion???
Did you fix the problem?
2004 Ford Excursion. Kept wandering left and right. Wouldn't right itself out of a turn so I was constantly fighting to keep it in-between the lanes. Got wheel alignment done with no luck. Replaced the steering gear box and that fixed the problem. Hope this helps.
@@cartercarter1085
Don’t you love this trolls, they ask for advice but never answer how they fixed the problem
Hopefully COVID took him lol
Got a clk drift both way when accelerating but the steering wheel does not move, what could it be
Hey bro did you get yours fixed I have a CLK430 and I almost crash in the rain. It drifted to the left and right so hard. Tires are good, air pressure is good. New struts, control arm, upper and lower. Ball joints are good.
What if my tie rods aren’t moving could it just be my alignment?
My car passenger front tire coming up the rim what cool be the issues
ThankYou
What can it be when you drive over a bump and you feel your back end slide a bit like it kicks back ?
Depends on the vehicle but if you have a solid axle with a watts link then it's possible the watts link bushings are shot.
Have a fairly severe shimmy when braking only on an A3 following a tyre rotation. Just wondering could tyres out of balance cause this alone as it wasn't acting up prior to changing the wheels about--Thanks.
Rotate them back first and if the issue goes away you are left with a rim or tyre issue. I hope this helps
Hello Does this Also Apply for Mitsubishi Lancer ES 1.6L 2002.? My Rear Tires Are Getting Bold in the Inner Ware. 🙇♀️🤦♀️
Thank You
No you need new tires lol
Raise the rear end and check the bearings for play. Whilst it's up make sure the wheels spin freely (no binding)
Need advice ..have a 2 years old Citroen c4 cactus . Car was driving fine . Was losing a bit air in tyre . Went to garage they removed a nail and plugged the hole . Right hand rear tyre..left the garage car pulls to the left now . Went back to garage they did wheel alignment. .checked suspension ..springs etc and said they couldn't find anything wrong with my car . It's strange how the car was driving ok before they repaired the tyre ..any suggestions please ....
Hey did you figure out the problem?
@@ZainAli-yd3wc Never figured out the problem. Drove the car for two weeks and the pulling went away itself . Very strange but car goes great now. Thanks for asking mate.
*I have a nissan altima and it does the same thing... I already changed the inner tie tods/lower arm control and still does the same thing. What else can it be???*
I have a similar issue on my hyundai tiburon 2007. Still trying to solve it, but if you already replaced those parts, I would look at the caliper (piston) and replace the whole bracket caliper. Did you ever solve the issue?
Did you ever fix it??? I just replace the calipers on my Altima cause I broke one of the screws that tightens them and had to buy new ones now I wonder if it’s because of the new calipers
did you find a solution
than i gotta change mine asap cause this thing does goes side to side and steering wheel feels freely even if you hold the steering wheel tight while driving it can still go side to side i think the rack & pinion as well the whole set i should change it
My problem is I just installed BRAND NEW tie rods on both sides, and it CREATED the pulling left/right under/off load problem.
did you find a solution
I have jeep liberty 2007, its pulling left and right same like this, they change the bushes, control arm, and engine mount but still same pulling.
Jeeps in general are notoriously difficult to set up 100%
My thoughts are make sure all the simple stuff is done and that all freeplay and tyre pull possibilities are eliminated. After that it's bring it to someone with a quality wheel alignment machine. We use the hunter wheel alignment and it's fantastic. They will check all the settings including camber etc.. And you can see before and after results. If it's a very slight pull sometimes a slight adjustment in the right direction changing the middle spec setting to slightly one or the other side. That can be the difference.
Anyways good luck with it all 👍🍀
did you find a solution
My car poling to the right said deuring drive and i checked by computer it shows a abs code DTCD00186 shows
signal is sending not the same time to control modiul there is not abs ligh on in dash screen . some one help me?
My car does it at high speed only. When turning left, the steering wheel doesn't return to complete center. Right turning is fine.
This happens to my Camaro it comes and go tacan this be the problem. Even after I get a alignment and the next day the problem is happening. And anyone help :(
Alignment would not cause this issue, you need to get all possible attaching components checked for freeplay, this type of movement is usually caused by a movement under load causing a weight shift and feedback through the wheel.
Bring it in to a trusted repairer for assessment.
Kinds have the same problem but all the front has been changed. Tie rods, ball joints, etc.. and no play anything. Any tips for something else to look for?
Same problem gas it light pull to right. Brake or let off the gas and it pulls to the left
rack and pinion
did you find a solution
@@golfish8589 yea it was the inner lca bushing. It got worse over time and was able to see some play
@@xile6 what vehicle do you have? which bushing is considered the inner? I have a 2001 Honda Odyssey . lower control arm has two inner bushings. one mounted vertical and the other horizontal
@@golfish8589 this was on a scion tc. It was a horizontal one mounted to the subframe.
Great ❤
I just got brand new fucking inner tie rods and outer tie rods and my wheels are doing this shimming back and forth when jacked up is that the problem with the rack and pinion also be the issue
did you find a solution
Can a bad ball joint cause this pulling?
Of course. Also trailing arms, control arms. (any joints)
This can be caused by a stuck brake caliper too
Wouldn't it make a sound if the caliper would be stuck?
Same problem with my mk4 Jetta
did you find a solution
It can be the torque mount dat what fix mine
Yes it could be that as well Darnell, if a mount is bad enough it will cause the engine and load to shift under both conditions.
I replaced inner tier rods and a bad wheel bearing on my car , but my car still pulls left , and steering wheel shakes around 80 mph
Did you fix the problem?
@@cartercarter1085 update , the rear wheel bearings was also bad , car is in the shop till Monday . Hopefully that will fix the problem 😜
Mines great just accelerating normally no boost
Hit the boost it’s pulsing sideways repeatedly
Only just bought it
How much it is for
TIES RODS WASN'T THE ISSUE ON MINE
I have a vivaro 2015 and it’s getting same issue
did you find a solution
How much IT cost?
About £12 each side
Hi mate.
Avoiding an accident, i hit the kerb so hard a chunk of the alloy broke, the tire fell off the rim (personally I think that’s due to the shit glue used by the tyre fitter I used, which wasn’t wrong enough for the impact of hitting the kerb, so the alloy sustained the hit rather than the tire which gave way and pushed the alloy up and backwards so much that it bent the control arm + the fender and the tire was stuck to the fender.) this was no light hit, this was almost a write-off, me vs the curb. $$$ later and the cars fine. However, it steers to the left, same side as the accident ^ help :(
Btw that’s just me guessing about the glue, I take full responsibility, although previous curb-mounting-accidents in my last car simply pop the tyre n bam, bobs your uncle.
*Tire
@@502greenurb tyre
I am in the same boat, i hut a curb and broke my wheel off with the knuckle aand all suspension broke. Body shop fixed everything and now when i dive straight the wheel turn left by itself. Its a 2018 charger. It is now at dodge to get a full diagnostic
Best bet is not to have it out with a Kurb they best to be left alone
Actually if it pulls one way one acceleration and the other way when you let off it more likely the wishbones. So check before you buy the wrong parts!!!!!
After reading your comment i noticed my 2006 Honda Accord EX Coupe does exactly this. After an alignment it seems only slightly better. Those cunts saw something and didnt mention it. Time to take it to the honest pro mechanic. I would love to share the diagnosis with everyone as this shit is frustrating as hell.
This is a wandering steering problem video, not a pulling to one side problem.
Thanks but you just jump you to show us how to remove and put it
I'm hearing a bit of Caribbean Twang there.
No wonder it’s all messed up. Damn steering wheel is on the wrong side.