3.14.5. Vibration and blows on a steering wheel

Malfunctions not only suspension brackets, but also a car steering can be the reason of knocks from below.

Prevention The steering condition substantially influences not only convenience of driving, but also on traffic safety.

Failure condition of spherical hinges of steering drafts and the steering mechanism, car wheels can be the reason of knocks and vibrations on a steering wheel. Check a steering according to a technique stated in subsection «Survey and steering check on the car».

Good advice The imbalance of forward wheels can be the possible reason of vibration and blows on a steering wheel at movement with a speed above 70–80 km/h. Address in car-care center or mounting point for check of balancing of forward wheels. If blows and vibration on a steering wheel appear at the moment of pressing a brake pedal, replacement of brake shoes, repair or replacement of forward brake disks (is necessary see. «Brake mechanisms of forward wheels»).