[DML] Re: Give in steering

[Paul Gress <pgress@xxxx>]

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
>
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