V35 Tight Steering - Is There A Way To Make It Smooth

[@rawed]

hi i was wondering if the steering wheel of the v35 coupe 2003 model can be made smoother....i have already changed the power steering oil...

the steering still feels heavy and upon turn doesnt go back to straight..

is this model specific.. that is does this car have the steering hard.,,,

[Nightcrawler]

Your tyres and wheel alignment are the next things to check. Also, believe it or not your tyre pressure. If your tyre pressure is too low your steering can become much heavier.

Also, your car may have done SIGNIFICANTLY more km than the odo reads (there is a guy in Sydney who can change your odo to read whatever km you want for $100) .... so things like your steering rack and all associated bushes and links may be worn and need replacing. Best bet would be to take it to a decent Nissan mechanic - or indeed a Nissan dealer, describe the problem and get them to troubleshoot it.

[@rawed]

Well i got 42 psi in 235 18' and alignment seems fine... As for the ODO ...seems orginal and good cond...

So how hard is v35 steering ? Cause I have hear adnd read on the forums that the model comes with hard steering...Is it that hard that it does not snap back (meaning straightens aftering turning)?

Associated bushes and links..? tell me more ...if these go wrong how can one come to know....would like to explore...

[Nightcrawler]

Well 42psi is actually WAY too much. You should be running about 35psi. That should be making your steering easier.

I am running 245s up front on 9.5" rims (so wider tyres and wider offset), so my steering should be heavier than yours. But mine is fine. So you definitely have something wrong.

Depends what you are comparing it too as well. The steering in my old S15 was definitely lighter than the V35, but it was a much lighter car too.

As I said, get a mechanic to look at it.

[Jetwreck]

Well i got 42 psi in 235 18' and alignment seems fine... As for the ODO ...seems orginal and good cond...

So how hard is v35 steering ? Cause I have hear adnd read on the forums that the model comes with hard steering...Is it that hard that it does not snap back (meaning straightens aftering turning)?

Associated bushes and links..? tell me more ...if these go wrong how can one come to know....would like to explore...

If your in Sydney I can have a quick look for you!.....more than likely your front lower bush's are stuffed on the steering to chassis arm.......very common problem for cars that have done more than about 80-90K.....I can replace on the spot if needed with Super pro bush's.

[T4NK]

Hey Jet whats the cost to have that done, my car is at 105 000KM now and i figure that i may have to get them done soon as it seems like a common issue

[@rawed]

nope not in sydney..in brisbane...can you let know the part numbers...?

also can this tutorial be used..........

http://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension-diy/461191-diy-lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement-translink.html

i was hoping i can look underneath and figure out whether the bush are straight or not.........? what do you think? Any suggestions?

I am open to go to a mechnanic ..know anyone in brisbane?

thx for the help...looking eagerly for your answers

Edited September 20, 2011 by @rawed

[Jetwreck]

Hey Jet whats the cost to have that done, my car is at 105 000KM now and i figure that i may have to get them done soon as it seems like a common issue

I'll do them while you wait.....$300 ex GST.

I can only do them after 4PM Weds, Thurs or Friday....or on Saturday or Sunday depending on what I have on.

This is using the Super Pro stuff.

PM me for more info

[Jetwreck]

nope not in sydney..in brisbane...can you let know the part numbers...?

also can this tutorial be used..........

http://my350z.com/fo...-translink.html

i was hoping i can look underneath and figure out whether the bush are straight or not.........? You need to confirm whats wrong first.....it sounds like theses are the ones that you need http://www.superpro.com.au/superpro-parts?id=SPF2849K what do you think? Any suggestions? Do you recon you could get the arms out by yourself? If so I have an exchange set available.

I am open to go to a mechnanic ..know anyone in brisbane?....unfortunately no...most other states yes!....but I could ask around for yah....I could see If someone I know wants a small cashy!

thx for the help...looking eagerly for your answers

[@rawed]

well i am wondering besides the bushes ...and the tyre air, alignment reason what else could be wrong...

power steering pump? how can one to know if this is faulty.........

I saw this video ...

and noticed the power steering.. this is super smooth...has there been a modification done in this video... seems a v35 2003-06 model...

so after watching wondering if the steering is this smooth...?

thanks guys for the help so far...

looking foward to knowing more and fixing the problem with ur help

Edited September 20, 2011 by @rawed

[iseekool]

Not too sure if this will help the OP.

I had a similar issue with my Lexus IS200.

I found that once I fully flushed the power steering system - steering became normal - possibly some of the old fluid is still in the system.

It took 2 fluid changes to sort it out.

[omp]

Import mechanic in Brisbane, I use Carmen at Brendale for my V35 Sedan.

[T4NK]

Will bushes from a G35 work?

[@rawed]

Will bushes from a G35 work?

hey Tank how heavy is ur steering......did u look at the youtube video link i post here...i guess the steering of g35 or v35 shud be something like that..?

what do u think?

regards

[Nightcrawler]

^^^ FFS, listen to what we keep telling you, YES, YOUR STEERING IS F$#%^ED - take your car to a mechanic.

As I already said, I have wider tyres than you, wider rims than you, and my steering is still quite light. You CLEARLY have something wrong. Why have you not taken your car to a mechanic yet??????

[@rawed]

Planning on taking it over the weekend...thats the only time i have..

besides i had got a prepurchase inspesction done so want to take it to the same guy...

will keep every1 posted...

[Chris Rogers]

^^^ FFS, listen to what we keep telling you, YES, YOUR STEERING IS F$#%^ED - take your car to a mechanic.

As I already said, I have wider tyres than you, wider rims than you, and my steering is still quite light. You CLEARLY have something wrong. Why have you not taken your car to a mechanic yet??????

frustrating isn't it..

carmen ->craig -07-38811800 -> that is all..

how can we help you if you do not want the help..

[T4NK]

Hey guys so i think i have some sort of issue but im not sure if it is the bushes, when i make long sweeping turns and fast lane changes at 60kmph + my slip light comes on and the front of the car digs in and pulls like it is going to slide out but the car is no where near the point of breaking traction, the car has good tyres on it onle a month or 2 old, all the oils where changed at 100,000km and coolants so the PS and the rest is all good, im thinking that this could be a VDC issue or the bushes maybe, im going to have it looked at this weekend anyways not something i want to mess around with as the car almost does a 180 if im not looking out for it the 1st time it did it scared the shit out of me. Do you guys have any info on this issue?

[Nightcrawler]

Check your lower control arm bushes - most crap themselves well before 100,000km.

Or could be an ABS sensor? Wheel alignment?

[T4NK]

Thanks for the info ill get all this looked at, im a bit worried about it since i drive around 150km a day to and from work.