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Has anyone cut and sanded the locating dowel on the wheel bearing hub face (steering knuckle)? I have a spare LHF wheel bearing only but my RHS has failed. Thought either sides were interchangeable. Need it sorted urgently so would want to know whether it’s worthwhile to do. Cheers

Chasing a bit of help. I’m putting my VK rack back together after pulling apart to re-bush and painting but can’t find photos I took when I pulled it apart. Has anybody got a schematic ?

G'day ppl. I've just picked up a 2017 VF2 SV6 Sportwagon and now and then I swear I can feel the steering wheel gently pull side to side as if doing it itself. It doesn't feel like any sort of road feedback and is just bearly noticeable. Is this some kind of system check for the electronic power...

Hi Everyone, Does the front end steering, suspension and cradle of a Holden Crewman (Manual V6) have the same components as a Holden Commodore Sedan (any V6 model). I have damaged the following on my crewman and was wondering if I could source the parts from a sedan that is being parted out...

Edit:SOLVED! Air in power steering lines is most likely cause. Issue went away after longer drive. Perhaps do a few full locks when front wheels are in the air to bleed air from power steering lines if you perform similar repairs. Thanks to all who assisted! Shout out to VC commodore. Plenty...

Hi all, I bought a new headunit to go in my VY and i decided to get all the plug and play packs so i dont run into any issues...but Upon connecting everything together my steering wheel controls are no longer working so can someone point me in the right direction on what to troubleshoot? All i...

Hello all. This is my first post. I have combed the net trying to solve this issue. Last year I bought a 5L VL Calais 333 in Eucumbene blue. I am in the process of the restoration. This issue I have (among many) is that the steering shaft slides back and forth in the steering column. It had an...

Hey guys just wondering if a 91 series 2 vn steering rack would go into a 91 vp commo? As my whole steering in my vp is cactus

G'day, New here, my question is, The indicator stalk on my VK broke at the base, It seems I need to get the steering wheel off to replace it, bought the wheel puller set and when I tried to use it I realized the previous owner must have tried and stripped the thread of the two holes that the...

I’m replacing my power steering pump this arvo and I have no ide what size O-ring you are supposed to install when replacing the old one, it’s the O-ring that sits on the high pressure hose connection to the power steering pump, thanks, I have a VT V6 series 2 executive

G’day all, The other day when I was driving I needed to brake suddenly, in traffic. My ute went out sideways, headed for the guardrails and fishtailed before I got it under control. It’s always been a little “slidey” on gravel and dirt,but this was a bit unexpected on a tarred road and it...

Hey guys I have tried everything to fix this. Numerous mechanics and holden dealerships but still no luck. I have a 2010 VE sportwagon done 194kmz about 2 or 3 months ago I noticed the steering getting a bit tighter ( only low speeds parking and roundabouts) checked fluids no leaks everything...

Hey guys, My VU ute is making an awful creak when turning at low speed (car park, round a bout etc) but it only seems to do it in the hot weather like this heat wave and only after the car has been driven for about 30 minutes... The power steering fluid is full, not leaking etc Can't see any...

Hey guys. New to this. But my 2004 VY Berlina sedan makes a constant clunking/knocking noise whenever I’m steering right. It doesn’t happen when I turn left or if I’m going straight. The faster I accelerate while turning right the faster the noise. I suspect a strut issue but was wondering what...

Hi All, 2003 WK Statesman LS1 I get a frustrating wheel shudder which starts to occur at around 70-80k's. As soon as you go over this (say 100), the shudder disappears. Happens while cruising, with throttle and also while braking (but slightly less). Has been like the entire time I've had...

Hello I have a 05 vz exec ad it has a very consisted knock when rocking the steering side to side. I replaced many components to sort the issue to no avail. I replace rack ends, tie rod ends pretty much every bush on the front end and no success. After reading a few hundred forums I came...

Hello All, Just had to drive my mates VT around the block for something, i noticed his steering is dramatically lighter than mine. The basic are, i have bigger wheels, he is wagon and mine is sedan, i had my rack replaced about 2 years ago, his is original. Could this be just normal? or is...

I want the ownersmanual of my car (pdf version), If you dont have: Radiator capacity Red or green fluid Steering fluid type Engine oil type Does it have cabin air filter?, and where is it?

Gday, I have a 84 VK SL Sedan I am not far from being finished building for dirt circuit racing here in SA, and have a few teething issues just getting everything prim and proper with the steering and brakes before the engine and trans go in. Basically my question is first and foremost, directed...

Hey guys I've tried searching for this issue but can't seem to find a thread made on it. When I engage my parking assistance (the feature that reverse/rear-to-curb parks the car for you) it scans for a park, finds one, instructs me to put the car in reverse then immediately says: "Parking...

Hey guys, I Own a vt commodore and iv noticed the steering rack boot has SH*T Itself ... Pictures below.. Should I get a hole new steering rack or just the boot for it ? And how long can I go driving it like it is.. ? I'm on a pretty tight budget..

Greetings ALL!! I have a VE 2010 SS Commodore with less than 40k on the clock There is a small problem that has just developed with the steering. I get a slight wobble in the steering when slowing down to less than 40 ks an hour and the steering wheel has a slight "delay" when turning the...

hey everyone! i just bought a pioneer DEH-X2750UI single din headunit, APPIOA pioneer to control harness adapter and a CHVTXA steering wheel control harness. i cut off the two end connector harnesses then wired the headunit input harness to it but there was two wires (blue and orange) left...

Hi there, Firstly, thank you in advance to those who are able to assist me with my query. I have a VX Calais International with an LS1 motor, and whenever I'm trying to park the car - it's like the power steering just cuts out. I've got plenty of fluid in the power steering reservoir, no...

okay ive had pacies in the vs statesman for about 6 months now. and YES they are the variable ones. but they hit the steering low pressure return line. its been leaking but now the line has finally snaped so gota replace ive got one from a vn and bent it a bit but i still think it may...

Will a VN - VS 304 5L Power Steering Pump be the same as the one on the VT1 304 5L? Cheers in advance for replies (note if repeated post, sorry, will remove if someone could confirm) thanks heaps.

Hey guys been a while since Iv posted on here but need some help. Recently picked up a 2003 VY SS. Now when driving at say 90-100km I get a serve vibration in the steering wheel and also at braking at speed I get the vibration. Any ideas? Just had a wheel alignment, still pulls to the left...

Hi, I am driving a 1999 Holden Commodore VT. I bought this 6 months ago and it is my first car. So I am confused with some of the behaviors of my car as I had no other previous experiences. Experience #1: Sometime when I drive my car in the highway with significant speed (80 km/h) I...

Hi, just wondering if anyone can confirm what these noises are and what needs doing to remedy/repair? Car is a 2002 VX Series 2 Executive Auto. Cheers. Links changed. chatter.mp3 Happens when accelerating, only really noticeable in first gear. shudder.mp3 Happens when counter steering at...

Just wondering if anyone knows any tricks to loosen up the two bolts holding the steering knuckle to the strut on a vy commodore front side

Hi Guys, A while ago I saw a VS with a VY, VZ or even a VE steering wheel in it. I bought a VY steering wheel and headed down to the mechanics. They had a go at putting it on but had to call up both Bursons and Holden to figure out why it wouldn't go on. They both said its not possible...

Hey guys Recently I have noticed my car has been making a rattle/grumble noise that i can hear coming from the steering etc, that is consistant when I steer and how fast i turn the wheel. My old man says its nothing to worry about. Yet he said that about my EF not firing on all cylinders...

Ok so i put new tyres in my sv6 (maxxis ma z1's) and had an alignment and balance done at the same time, and now the steering wheel rocks back and forth quickly at highway speeds. also when the steering wheel is straight the car slowly turns to the left... ie i am always turning right...

Hi all!! been having a bit of drama with my VX S pack, whenever I come out of a turn such as roundabouts, i'm hearing a clunk from the front end.. I've replaced the sway link bars cuz they were shot, but that wasn't the issue. I've also had the castor rod bushes (front and back) replaced...

I own a 1995 VS V6 Executive and I want to customise and personalise it. I am currently having trouble with the steering wheel and have a few questions concerning this. 1. How do you remove the steering wheel? 2. What is the bolt pattern of the factory steering wheel? The steering wheel I...

Hi guys! i installed the VY steering wheel using one of your guides and was wondering why the steering controls dont work? what is happening is, the head unit turns on and instantly mutes and wont let me do anything... its the stock head unit. is there something i missed? Thanks in...

Hey guys just chasing a manual steering rack for my vk as mine is really notchy ANY IDEAS? or does anybody have one

Hi, is it common for the steering wheel audio controls to play up on VY's? Replaced them couple of years ago... volume up button broke...replaced them again today and now neither volume buttons work at all.....?

I developed a Power Steering Fluid leak a few months ago and had to top up fluid every few weeks. The mechanic checked it a couple of weeks ago and said I had to change the steering rack. I'm not all that auto-savvy, but he usually does a good job. He has said that it would cost 530$ for a new...

Hi fellow Holdeners.. I hail from Saudi Arabia.. I own a '04 Chevy Lumina LS(Commodre VZ) and came across this forum searching for repair manuals... I must say there are a lot of passionate people in here...!! I am passionate myself but lack the techincal know-how, although I try my best to...