XJ XJ6 / XJR6 ( X300 ) 1995-1997

1997 XJ6 steers left when I accelerate!

Old Dec 21, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Default 1997 XJ6 steers left when I accelerate!

When I accelerate in my 1997 XJ6, the car pulls to the LEFT ( or VEERS, or steers, left ) as if the REAR is steering the car..............and then it pulls ( or VEERS, or steers ) right when I let off the gas................any ideas?.......I have not looked at the rear suspension yet--it does not seem to be a front-end problem............ I have found that this forum is a good place to start before troubleshooting any problem........Has anybody experienced this exact issue?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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I would get under the left rear end and have a look SOON. Before the suspension falls off.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Unless your regular commute is a lap around Talladega, I too would have an immediate look at those rear end linkages.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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if you hear loud bangs when u hit potholes, then your shock bushings are probably gone rentirely ( they are made of effing FOAM can u believe that?)
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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Thanks guys for the help...............when i jacked-up the jag's rear end , the problem was OBVIOUSLY a TOTALLY worn-out left rear wheel bearing.............so bad that the hub, aluminum upright / bearing carrier, stub axle, and brake rotor were all damaged............the caliper was really the only thing holding the wheel on!...........but, strangely, the only noise was a SLIGHT worn wheel bearing noise.............retail on those parts was $2800............everything USED at ENGLSH-SWEDISH CAR SPARES in georgia was $350 delivered!............sounds good to me...........thanks again........
 
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