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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 10:38 AM
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At low speed, like maneuvering in a parking lot, with the wheel near hard over I feel a "lumpyness"in the steering. Is this normal? Sort of like running over a small rock....maybe...... but there are no small rocks.
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Probably caster bushing is starting to get rough. Take a peak, you'll probably see some rust/dryness around the bushing.
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Wouldnt that cause uneven wear on the front tires? Mine are wearing perfectly.
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I have that noise too. I only hear it when I steer hard left, just before I back into my drive way, where there is a slight dip / inclines converge. The mechanic who did my pre purchase inspection said it was dry. My tyres are fine too.

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Sounds like control arm bushings going bad which is not uncommon for these cars. Do a search and you'll find a good handful of threads.
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