It is most likely the universal joints between the steering and rack & pinion. They are little fragile bearings that need frequent replacement. Paul Gress David Silek wrote: > Gentlemen, > Having fixed just about all the major issues that have presented themselves > in the course of my ownership of my D, a new one has popped up. There seems > now to be a lot of give in the steering. That is to say, that when driving > I can move my wheel a few degrees and nothing happens to direct the wheels > in a different direction. Is it the tie rod? If so is there a cross > reference? I only have 40,000 miles so I am concerned about what might be > causing this. I have cars (2) with over 150,000 and have not had tie rod > issues yet on them..... > > Any help is always most appreciated. > > David Silek > VA Beach, VA > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@xxxx