Steering wheel alignment issue

[suysuy]

Update: after thorough inspection, lower suspension arm bushings are all broken/worn. Lower suspension control arm pala yung napalitan yung may ball joint.

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[suysuy]

This might be it. Broken bushings apat lahat. I saw the rubber, all cracked. A good mechanic must have seen these cracks the first day I bought it sa shop.

It depends how bad are the bushings.. the bushings might be loose not clamping the assembly in place.. if its worn out the steering assembly might shift to either side resulting to mis alignment

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[suysuy]

Yellow circle, bushings are cracked.
Black circle, yan yung napalitan together with the upper suspension arm. Ano ba tawag dyan?

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[yapoy86]

Yellow circle, bushings are cracked.
Black circle, yan yung napalitan together with the upper suspension arm. Ano ba tawag dyan?

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You said kasi all bushings etc.. are replaced eh.. lower control arm bushing.. usually replace the whole assembly or replace the bushing (push in / out)

If lower arm bushings are cracked, it will manifest as negative camber or vibrations during braking.

Have you checked the steering rack bushing?

[suysuy]

Di kasi familiar sakin mga ibang terms lalo na suspension terms sorry hehe.

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[LN106G]

Yellow circle, bushings are cracked.
Black circle, yan yung napalitan together with the upper suspension arm. Ano ba tawag dyan?

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If the suspension bushings (yellow circles) are sold individually at the casa or Kia specialty shops then its the best move. The black circle is the lower ball joint. OEM is still the best. Not so sure if there are third party companies that makes spare parts for Kia (ie 555 suspension parts for japanese cars)..
Just curious, a good alignment shop will be able to diagnose these loosened bushings and balljoints before they will do wheel alignment

[suysuy]

Can a worn lower suspension arm bushing cause misalignment? Judging from my front tires' appearance, parang naka liko pa kaliwa onti yung left tire. Toe in toe out yan diba? Ayaw ko na kasing gumastos tapos hindi parin wala yun ang reason bakit misaligned

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[dr. d]

Can a worn lower suspension arm bushing cause misalignment? Judging from my front tires' appearance, parang naka liko pa kaliwa onti yung left tire. Toe in toe out yan diba? Ayaw ko na kasing gumastos tapos hindi parin wala yun ang reason bakit misaligned

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yespo.
all the suspension parts under there, are dependent on each other for proper alignment.
and don't forget the shock towers.

[suysuy]

Naghahanap ako ngayon ng replacement bushings. If wala akong makita, buong assembly nalang. May cruven dito sa davao. Doon first stop ko.

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[oj88]

All worn out parts needs to be replaced first before doing an alignment. Otherwise, the extra play and movement from those worn out parts (bushings, ball joints, links, etc.) will just negate any alignment that has been done.

[dr. d]

Naghahanap ako ngayon ng replacement bushings. If wala akong makita, buong assembly nalang. May cruven dito sa davao. Doon first stop ko.

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may mga nagsabi, na bushings-only replacement, don't last long. better entire assembly replacement, daw.

[LN106G]

may mga nagsabi, na bushings-only replacement, don't last long. better entire assembly replacement, daw.

the whole entire OEM A-arm assembly is the best route but expensive. If your A-arm is also with a Shaft Link Kit, better replace it as well especially if you've been using your Sorento on rough roads..
Check also the your Stab Links, Stabilizer bar bushings, etc. You have to change them too if they have seen better days...

[suysuy]

Got my original bushings from korea. Replaced old bushings already. But there’s a new problem.

Car drives straight. But upon braking, steering wheel slightly turns to the left (11 oclock position) and the car pulls to the right in proportion to the steering wheel movement to the left.

WHAT COULD BE WRONG?


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[yapoy86]

Got my original bushings from korea. Replaced old bushings already. But there’s a new problem.

Car drives straight. But upon braking, steering wheel slightly turns to the left (11 oclock position) and the car pulls to the right in proportion to the steering wheel movement to the left.

WHAT COULD BE WRONG?


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Baka di pantay ang preno.. need to lubricate caliper pins

[suysuy]

Baka di pantay ang preno.. need to lubricate caliper pins

How to check for this? This car is not equipped with abs. Should I just brake hard and observe which tire locks up first?


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[LN106G]

Got my original bushings from korea. Replaced old bushings already. But there’s a new problem.

Car drives straight. But upon braking, steering wheel slightly turns to the left (11 oclock position) and the car pulls to the right in proportion to the steering wheel movement to the left.

WHAT COULD BE WRONG?


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It could be that your front brake calipers are sticking up and needs servicing (cleaning and replacement of caliper rubber brake seals, etc) if still feasible. Otherwise, If the caliper piston &/or cylinder are severely pitted, you have to change the whole assembly... Time to change your brake fluid too

[StockEngine]

It could be that your front brake calipers are sticking up and needs servicing (cleaning and replacement of caliper rubber brake seals, etc) if still feasible. Otherwise, If the caliper piston &/or cylinder are severely pitted, you have to change the whole assembly... Time to change your brake fluid too

caliper guide pins bro...

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[yapoy86]

How to check for this? This car is not equipped with abs. Should I just brake hard and observe which tire locks up first?


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No. Maybe need servicing ng calipers mo..

[suysuy]

Update: under full braking force, left front wheel locks up instantly while the right does not.

[yapoy86]

Update: under full braking force, left front wheel locks up instantly while the right does not.

There you go... need talaga servicing ng calipers mo.. include mo na cleaning ng buong caliper including the piston.