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DIP_S123
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I have faced the problem while i drive my car on bad/broken road condition (Avg Speed 30-40 KM/PH) where steering & wheels are not moved simultaneous ,it's also happen when the car jump over bump by oversight.When i move to service centre for repair they suggest me for wheel balancing & alignment & accordingly they do that but my problem still persist.Kindly suggest me why this problem occur?What type of technical mechanism is being used to cobtrol the balance between steering & wheels.
Mar 20, 2010 at 9:07 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi dip_s123,

Can you explain the problem in more details, I do not understand what the problem is.
Mar 20, 2010 at 11:21 AM
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DIP_S123
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When i drive on rough roads or hit on bumps then i feel i lose my control but it's not happen in smooth roads.
Mar 21, 2010 at 2:19 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If the tires are very wide profile, they would tend to be heavy and this would affect the steering wheel over rough terrains.

If the steering rack free play is excessive, same problem would occur.

Other possible causes are worn steering linkages and bad control arm bushes.
Mar 21, 2010 at 5:59 AM
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