Front End "Feels Loose"

[dmccarthy]

I have an 08 V8 Limited with 118,000 miles and it still rides good, however I do notice that when I hit some bumpy roads, manhole cover, pot hole, etc., there seems to be a little more play in the steering wheel and the front end seems a bit noisier than I would like. Things just do not feel very "tight." Is that just normal wear and tear of bearings, etc. in the steering, wheel bearings or shocks that happens? Is there a way to "tighten things up?" Otherwise, there is nothing wrong with any of the driving I am just wondering if I should do something about it or if it would be a lot of work for something that isn't a big issue.

Thanks,

 

[av8ter]

Shocks, body mounts, steering linkages, inner and outer tie rods, worn control arm bushing. Wheel bearings are an unlikely source. Start with a good visual inspection of those components(shocks, tie rods, lower control arm bushings).

 

[Qlaloo]

Could be the intermediate shaft. I'm having a similar problem, but havent got to fixing it yet.

Watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzIsVh4jXZ0

and this one for the 4th gen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqPF_SNueyg

Just a possibility

 

[revox92]

Seems the same issue with Qlaloo, my is either the wheel bearing or intermediate shaft.

 

[MidwestT4R]

My 04 V8 was the same way but I had 160K miles on it when I replaced the front struts/springs, sway bar bushings and the front stabilizer links.

The steering was much tighter after the work. I mean noticeably so. The ride also improved a lot.

 

[dmccarthy]

Thanks, I will do that