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MG MGF Technical - slight shake at speed

My MGF has a slight shake come in at about 95kph then it smooths out above that. Wheel balance?? It has new tyres on the front, rears are pretty good. Also a rumble on almost full lock turning right its very slight too, like something is rubbing. I didn’t notice it before I had the hydrogas pumped up to factory height. It might've been there not sure. The car handles beautifully in every way otherwise. Thanks for advice :o)
P Thomas

Check you front track rod ends. They tend to wear out at around 40-60k miles and are noticeable by a deterioration in the steering, becomes light and imprecise. Or could be a wheel bearing issue. Dave Kar-Solutions
David Karle

Thanks if I raise the front wheels check for movement at 12 and 6 oclock that'll give me an indication of wheel bearings also a rumble when spun, correct? Whats the best way to check track rod ends, I think we call them tie rod ends here.
P Thomas

a couple of weeks ago the car went through a safety certificate only needing new front rotors and brake pads, you'd think they'd have picked up on a worn tie rod or wheel bearing. I read the bearings rarely fail on the front its the backs that flog out.
P Thomas

Jacked up each corner and the tie rod ends and wheel bearings seem Aok. But it does show some slight uneven wear on the front tyres.
P Thomas

Not easy to feel the movement in the tie rod. Mine was only very slight. I found best way was to get someone esle to rock the disc from side to side whilst you feel if there is slack in the tie rod, this can be done with the steering locked.
David Karle

This thread was discussed between 12/04/2011 and 13/04/2011

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