Re: [DMCForum] Re: Squirrly steering

["Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Are your rack bushings in good shape?  Do you also have the little bracket
that holds it in place installed under the passenger side bracket?

Also, what kind of shape are your sway bar mount nuts/bushings in?

-Dave
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: cruznmd 
  To: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 2:01 PM
  Subject: [DMCForum] Re: Squirrly steering


  I made a short hop out to the reserve center today. Going out was ok, 
  but on the way back the steering became so bad that I stopped and had 
  it towed. Better that than more damage or a wreck.

  I have to get my crumple tube reinforced and replace those tie rod 
  ends.

  I have a better description...It's like riding in a couple of ruts. 
  Does that make sense?

  Rich

  --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> 
  wrote:
  > I discovered on my car yesterday that there's a stop in the rack 
  for 
  > turning right, but the only thing stopping me turning left is the 
  track 
  > rod end hitting the anti-roll bar. Wierd.
  > 
  > I also have a small amount of play in the rack that's something 
  > internal, not caused by the rack itself (no fewer than 3 shims on 
  the 
  > adjustment). Ball joints are fine but
  > 
  > Martin
  > 
  > cruznmd wrote:
  > 
  > >I guess it's time for me to stop driving again.
  > >
  > >My steering is becoming erratic. The steering wheel is off-center, 
  and
  > >the car acts as if I'm riding on two points, and if you turn too 
  far
  > >left or right, you'll "fall off" and turn -way- more to the left or
  > >right than you meant to.
  > >
  > >I can't find any slop anywhere. The steering wheel has no real play
  > >before the wheels start to turn so I don't think it's the steering
  > >rack or firewall bushing. 
  > >
  > >I experienced this once in my very first car. It turned out to be 
  tie
  > >rod ends.
  > >
  > >That's no big deal, I have no fear of replacing them but I'd like
  > >someone with some experience to confirm this.
  > >
  > >As usual, Thanks guys.
  > >
  > >Rich
  > >
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