[DML] Re: Rack & Pinion problems

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The vendors do not sell parts for the racks except for maybe the
boots. They want to have the whole thing so they can rebuild it
properly. I don't think anyone can say driving on that rack now would
be safe knowing parts are crumbling out of it. Check the tie rod ends
too and figure on sending the rack out for rebuild or exchange. When
the rack comes back you will probably need an alignment to set the toe
and center the steering wheel.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cupsdmc" <cupsdmc@...> wrote:
>
> I noticed a clunking noise after unloading my car off my trailer from 
> Pheasant Run.  I finally got around to checking on it today and the 
> right front wheel had some slop in it.  I took off the wheel and 
> noticed the slop is inside the boot(passanger side) on the rack and 
> pinion steering.  I slid the boot off and a bunch of plastic crumbs 
> came falling out.  It looks like it may have been a bushing in the end 
> of the steering unit. I haven't been able to find a part on any of the 
> vendors sites.  Do I need to replace my whole rack and pinion unit or 
> can I simply replace the bushing.  Any suggestions would help as I have 
> a show on the 4th of July and also the parade.  If I ran it a few miles 
> without this bushing, would this be unsafe or cause any major damage?
> 
> Terry
> 11572
>








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