Wheel bearing, CV joint, steering rack?!

strand1988 · 14th November 2020, 08:01

Hey all,
I have been having some issues with the steering on my CDT 75. When taking a sharp turn (particularly turning left) I get a rumbling noise from the front of the car as if something is rubbing. There is also a low rumbling noise at motorway speeds. When pulling away the car tends to pull to the left.

Checked so far:
4-wheel alignment
New tyres
The car passed its MOT 3 weeks ago with no issues.

Any help would be much appreciated! Millage is currently at 240,000 so anything is possible!

macafee2 · 14th November 2020, 09:20

Get the front end up in the air, spin the front wheels, try rocking the front wheels and turning steering from lock to lock, check front disc splash guards for being lose.
See if that gives you any feedback.

macafee2

roverbarmy · 14th November 2020, 10:12

Also check the wheel arch liners under the wings and the brake duct cooling spoilers for soundness and fixings.
Wheel bearings can also rumble when under turning load, as can drive shaft and supports.

14th November 2020, 08:01	#1
strand1988 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 133 Thanks: 38 Thanked 76 Times in 13 Posts	Wheel bearing, CV joint, steering rack?! Hey all, I have been having some issues with the steering on my CDT 75. When taking a sharp turn (particularly turning left) I get a rumbling noise from the front of the car as if something is rubbing. There is also a low rumbling noise at motorway speeds. When pulling away the car tends to pull to the left. Checked so far: 4-wheel alignment New tyres The car passed its MOT 3 weeks ago with no issues. Any help would be much appreciated! Millage is currently at 240,000 so anything is possible!

14th November 2020, 10:12	#3
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Also check the wheel arch liners under the wings and the brake duct cooling spoilers for soundness and fixings. Wheel bearings can also rumble when under turning load, as can drive shaft and supports. __________________ Oil in my veins!

14th November 2020, 09:20	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Get the front end up in the air, spin the front wheels, try rocking the front wheels and turning steering from lock to lock, check front disc splash guards for being lose. See if that gives you any feedback. macafee2