Ok so i own an 04 manual, and a few weeks ago it started to act up. When i make right turns at over 35 mph the car feels like it moves, or sways to the right then back to where it was. its quite a scary feeling. it only does it when steering right. and i dont hear any strange noises except sometimes a popping noise when going only doing 10 mph or under, and when the wheel is turned almost all the way to the right, then turning it back to the left. It feels like maybe something is loose, but i cant find anything that doesnt look right, with the exception of the right axles boot is cut. The dealer replaced the steering rack last year with a refurbished rack, i have ISC Coilovers newly installed by the dealer, Hotchkis sways, and AP sway links, so i personally think its a tie rod end or the steering rack but If anybody has any ideas that would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for reading my long post, just trying to give as much details as possible! thanks !!

 

1) Are you sure that it's swaying RIGHT on a RIGHT turn? Against the momentum of the car?

2) Is the swaying motion more of a "rolling" motion? Or is it staying flat?

3) Can you tell if it's the front or rear that's swaying? (should be detectable either through the steering wheel if it's front, or complete lack of steering wheel if it's rear)

4) Does it feel like the tires are still gripping the road normally?

5) Does it feel like the wheels are turning the appropriate amount based on how much you turn the steering wheel?

 

Yes, it jerks/rolls to the right, it feels like its diving down not staying flat. definatly coming from the front end, and i dnt feel as if i lose traction. and finally the steering does seem to be pretty normal in that catagory, altough sometimes i wonder if its only my imagination that the steering wheel turns slighly easier when turning the steering wheel to the left, rather than right, but it is a very slight difference if any at all. And thanks for your help good sir!

 

Have you jacked up the car and looked underneath? Have you hit anything?

 

yes, i did nothing looked out of place besides the torn boot cover on the tierod, the wheels dont move when tugged on, i actually just replaced a bad wheel hub thought that was the cause. but it wasnt. im gona jack it up in the morning and see if theres any play in the tierods. other than that im out of ideas. and no i havnt hit anything.