Feeling backlash through the steering column

[Mad_Aussie]

Hey guys

Just recently i've been noticing a backlash sensation through the front wheels, to me it feels like diff backlash, but I'm used to feeling that from the rear wheels in rear (read:correct) drive cars.

Whenever you take your foot off the throttle or clutch in, you can feel a distinct knocking/taking up slack feeling.

Now obviously it could be any number of things - bushes wearing out etc, but is there any sort of common fault that this is a sign of?

Cheers for any help guys


Aaron

[crispymk2]

Torn engine/gbox mount maybe?

[rand0mn00b]

indeed, sounds very much like the engine mounts

[Mad_Aussie]

Hmm, cheers guys, will take a look when I get home from the office thisarvo.
If thats the issue, I may just get it done when I take it for its 85,000km service.

[casabonka]

Originally Posted by Mad_Aussie

Hmm, cheers guys, will take a look when I get home from the office thisarvo.
If thats the issue, I may just get it done when I take it for its 85,000km service.

If you use Ford for your servicing, make sure they dont try and rip you a new one! Had to get one replaced not too long ago and they wanted about $250 more than the local bloke I used.