Steering Wheel
#1
Steering Wheel
I currently have to much play in my steering wheel. If I position my wheels straight and moved the steering wheel from side to side, there is too much play. Also, if you just loose your power assist sound when the wheels are turned from side to side does this mean your rack is bad. How often does the universal joint go bad located between the end of the steering wheel and the rack. Any assistance is appreciated.
#2
Check the bushings that mount the rack to the firewall. Mine were all forked up and the steering wheel had nearly 15 degrees of play each way. New bushings are pretty cheap (check www.internetautomart.com) but replacing them can be a real PITA.
#5
How many miles do you have on the car? As a general procedure, visually inspect your outter tie rod, then if possible, check your innner tie rod as well. outter tie rods are a breeze to replace, but with inner tie rod, I think it would be best to just replace the whole rack altogether if the car has had alot of miles put on it.
#6
Yeah,
I have about 15 degrees or more in the steering wheel when turned fron left to right. I did replace both outer tie-rod ends, because the boots on them were ripped. Question......Is there a specific tie-rod end replacement for the left and right or will one tie-rod end work on both sides, this could be my problem if that is the case. Also, the steering is binding, but the boots on the inner tie-rods are in tack. I will definitely check the bushings on the rack, before replacing the entire thing, also when the road is bumpy the steering has a mind of its own.
I have about 15 degrees or more in the steering wheel when turned fron left to right. I did replace both outer tie-rod ends, because the boots on them were ripped. Question......Is there a specific tie-rod end replacement for the left and right or will one tie-rod end work on both sides, this could be my problem if that is the case. Also, the steering is binding, but the boots on the inner tie-rods are in tack. I will definitely check the bushings on the rack, before replacing the entire thing, also when the road is bumpy the steering has a mind of its own.
#9
Put the car up on ramps. Have someone inside the car and have them turn the steering wheel slow each way. Get under there and visually see what is causing the play. Look at the tie rods (inner/outer), steering rack bushings (as mentioned) and anything else tied to the steering
#10
Originally Posted by majordan
One more thing....will I have to remove the entire rack to replace the bushings ? and why is replacing the rack such a PITA?
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