jerking

[Wilfred]

I've got an '96 Subaru Impreza plus 2.0 liter aut.
When the car is stopped and i turn the wheel in the right or left most
"outside" position and apply some power (not the pedal to the metal
ofcourse) the car is jerking ( no strange sounds just feeling). When i do
this gentle everything acts normal, no jerking at all, i can drive "eights"
or circles in the parking lot, no jerking no strange sounds . And when it
jerks i feel it in the front of the car.
Is this normal ??

 

[Funkadyleik Spynwhanker]

Classic "torque bind".

Basically, the thing that lets the wheels turn at different velocities
reaches its limit and "slips" intermittantly causing a "bbubububbub" sound
or sensation in front.

Not a good thing to do generally, but can happen on slow, tight turns.
Doesnt seem to do particular harm unless you do it a lot and for a long
term.

To help reduce this, make sure your tires are doing equal wear, and that you
have absolutely correct air preassure in all tires. (Get a dial gauge, not
one of those shitty stick gauges.)

 

[Wilfred]

Funkadyleik Spynwhanker

Thanks for this very clear explanation !!!

Grtx. Wilfred,