steering to left when accelerating?, whats causing this? Options

[2bcelica]

hi - hope you guys can help me out -

i recently replaced all four bearings - front strut mounts - driver side axle - and had a wheel alignment -
- my car is now pulling to the left when accelerating - if i hold the steering wheel firmly then its not really noticeable, but if i hold it freely then it is - I took it to a local shop and they thold me that the front control arm bushings is probably causing the problem -

Is that correct that the control arm bushing could cause this problem? Is this a part that I can replace or do I have to replace the entire control arm (assuming bushing comes with it), because when I searched parts catalog on https://www.1sttoyotaparts.com/partscat.html it does not have it.

[95CelicaST]

Check the air pressure in your tires.

[2bcelica]

checked and normal - 44 psi on both side

on a side note -- is 3k rmp in 5th gear at 60mph normal -- it seems high to me - would timing fix this

my girlfriends civic is at 2500rmp at 60mph - her's an auto though

This post has been edited by 2bcelica: Jun 27, 2007 - 11:04 AM

[2bcelica]

clues any one -

[LewFX]

44 psi seems likes allot, i use 35

[NaderG]

to my knoledge a wheel that is not balanced correctly can cause this , but it also causes vibration so i am not sure....

[Hanyo]

this can also be caused by worn out motor mounts similar to what lagos had.

I hate suspension issues because they are very hard to diagnose without actually driving the car.

[2bcelica]

this can also be caused by worn out motor mounts similar to what lagos had.

I hate suspension issues because they are very hard to diagnose without actually driving the car.

tell me about it - i will go ahead and replace all the bushings since i'm getting thumping noises when going over bumps or pot holes - but i'm having a hard time finding control arm bushings at local part stores and online - i'll probably call toyota dealer 2morrow and ask for it -

motor mounts? hmm didn't think motor mounts would be a cause

[6gsillyca]

checked and normal - 44 psi on both side

on a side note -- is 3k rmp in 5th gear at 60mph normal -- it seems high to me - would timing fix this

my girlfriends civic is at 2500rmp at 60mph - her's an auto though

That is normal. That is due to the short gearing of the tranny. Honda's are higher revving engines.

[94yoter]

this is normal. and use 35 in your tires.

i don't think both wheels get power all the time and when under acceleration it will pull to the left.

[soven]

check your rear motor mount. another member reported similar symptoms which went away after he changed his motor mount.