Front suspension wear - or not
Car due in for MOT in a couple of weeks and I am doing some basic checks as laid out in Haynes manual. Its the only guide that I have - honest :-)
When I checked the front, no sign of any play 12/6 o'clock position. However, there is give in the 9/3 o'clock position.
If I engage steering wheel lock this goes away.
Is this normal?
No sign of any steering wheel play when wheels on ground and no power steering (i.e. engine off)
I would recommend you leave the checking to a mechanic or get one to guide you through the relevant procedures.
mrcheerful
Procedure seems simply enough, its the outcome I am interested in :-)
Front suspension wear would normally be assessed at mot by turning the wheel (hanging free) to the extent of its travel, then attempting to rock at 3 and
9 position while observing movement at the ball and bush joints of the wishbone and the strut. This requires quite a bit of force and some experience to judge well though.The cost of an mot is so low that if I were you I would not bother, just put it in for a test at somewhere that gives free retests and see what the outcome is.
mrcheerful
"mrcheerful >
I tend to agree. Your checks seem fine although often wear won't show up without a big crowbar and the wheels on the ground. Depends what car it is.
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