Violent steering judder

[Powermaster1]

Hi returning home late last night I experienced low speed steering judder when manoeuvring onto my drive , I’m away until Sunday and I left this morning in another car has anyone experienced this phenomenon and can shed any light , by the way the cars a Monaro

[mfp4073]

Sounds like a power steering pump issue.
I would just check the basic things first, fluid level, make sure there are no fluid leaks and all the nuts and bolts are tight. Don't forget to check the drive belt and pulleys.
You could probably eliminate any brake or suspension faults by simply running the engine whilst stationary and turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. If you still have juddering it's likely to be a steering pump.

[Powermaster1]

Thanks for that I’ll look on Sunday

[dan mugglestone]

Yep had this same thing , unfortunatly never got to exactly what caused it as it went after switching on and off .
Suggestions where , Sticking caliper , Dodgy ABS sensor , Prop bearing and tyres with weakened side walls


I did refurb the calipers and ive swapped front to rear with the wheels . hasnt happened again but was very intermitant anyway.

[Powermaster1]

Ok things to look for thanks

[throwyourbike]

One of my front brake calipers started sticking a few years which resulted in violent steering judder.
It was taken apart and put back together again, never had any problems since.

[selym]

Yeah I've experienced this twice -

1) violent shaking through the whole car, put in neutral made no difference until I came to a stop. Drove home carefully - result, prop shaft carrier bearing.

2) shaking through steering, felt a bit like no 1 above but more through the steering. Thought it was a steering issue until the brake caliper seized fully. This was an emotional final mile home! Caliper repair kit, clean up and refit/bleed, no issues since.

[Bobs CV8]

I had the same issue, did it a few times when at low speed with lock on. I had the car on a ramp for ages. But I could not replicate the fault. The rack was the initial suspect but it was taken off refitted when no fault could be found and the alignment redone.
It’s off for its first proper outing this week.
I don’t like the thought in the back of my head that the issue may come back when travelling fast but it’s had an extensive check by me and a real mechanic

[Powermaster1]

Thanks all for your input , I asked my son to check fluid levels and also that there are no leeks ect he told me all was fine and after a 30 mile test drive!!!!!!!! It was fine I will be having speaks with him when I get home any excuse

[maccavvy]

i had this once on a different car. I changed the pas fluid and it was fine after that

it was on low speed manouvering up a kerb that it happened