Hey all,

I've recently installed a momo wheel and hub into my car. I took out the SRS reel and soldered on a 2W 4.3kohm resistor to bridge the circuit. Since no SRS light popped up, I assumed that it is fine.

Though after about 100km of driving with new steering wheel, the front end of the car begins to wobble left and right with frequencies proportional to speed. I've checked all lug nuts and they've been properly torqued to 80lb ft. Basically speeds above 60km/h is incredibly iffy.

I believe the noise is coming from the front left side of my car and it may be something being loose there. I have yet to check because I've been working OT everyday for the past week. [Just noticed that yesterday afternoon]

Given such strange situation, I am looking for guidance from the members in this forum regarding this matter, for I really can't even wrap my mind around how a new steering wheel can cause this.

Thanks,
B.

 

I would first check to make sure no suspension is loose. you can jack up the front and move the wheel left and right and up and down and see if there is any play. Also visually check for anything that looks loose.

 

Swap the wheels from front to rear to ruleout / target the tires and rims. They're the heaviest things rotating so they have a big effect.

 

maybe a wheel bearing crapped out or a tie rod.. who know until you get under there

 

Hey all,

Thank you for your inputs. I've finally took the time to jack up my car to inspect each of the wheels. All lug nuts and steering wheel bolts have been tightened properly to specific torque. Front wheel bearings are secured with no play when being moved up and down but has a bit of play when moved in the horizontal direction. My friend says that is not normal but I argued that it's due to the steering that there should be a tiny amount of movement.

Thoughts?

In any case, I am having all the tires re-balanced tomorrow in a reputable shop nearby.

 

Slight update:

while on the hoist, the rear trailing arm bushing was noticably cracked and the rear tie rods have play (not news since when I bought the car, I'm already aware of it). They initially couldn't determine what the problem was and those seemed to be the only issue in the under body. Of course, an alignment has to follow afterwards.

It was not until much later that they've realized that the front axle bearing is causing all the problem. Since they're closed tomorrow and they don't have the part ready. I will have to return next week to replace the part.

Just posting this for the record and I hope this thread helps answer someone's question in the future.