Hi all,
I'd like some help please.
I've got a clunking noise in what I thought was my suspension.
It happens usually at very slow speeds and rough road surface.
Today I jacked up the car and when rocking the wheel I noticed that it was very loose, it seems that the issue lies somewhere withing the steering rack.
Does anyone know is this supposed to be so loose?
Thank you
Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.
Steering rack loose
-
- Member
- Posts: 114
- Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:27 am
Steering rack loose
Sounds like track rod end.
-
- Member
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:17 am
Steering rack loose
So I removed the rubber boot and didn't see any movement in the inner tie rod ball joint, but the play comes from inside the rack.
If anyone has more knowledge about this I'd love to hear it.
Thanks
If anyone has more knowledge about this I'd love to hear it.
Thanks
-
- Member
- Posts: 114
- Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:27 am
Steering rack loose
Check both tie rods. If not slide the boot back from the rack and check it isn't dry or worn on the teeth.
-
- Newbie
- Posts: 11
- Joined: Fri Mar 19, 2021 3:40 pm
Steering rack loose
Did you get anywhere with this? I have the exact same noise.
-
- Member
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:17 am
Steering rack loose
I'm still having issues with noise on rough road surface. Sometimes it sounds like some metal bracket is loose.
I'll have it inspected by mechanics to make sure it's safe.
I'll have it inspected by mechanics to make sure it's safe.
-
Online1536Z4
- Senior Member
- Posts: 1632
- Joined: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:37 pm
- Location: North Shropshire
Steering rack loose
Not steering rack I know but have you checked the anti roll bar bracket ?
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
-
- Member
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:17 am
Steering rack loose
I need to get another look at it, but when I gave it a good shake it seemed solid.
There is a little gap though where ARB meets rubber bushing, probably needs replacing.
My neighbour started calling me obsessed, there wasn't a day in a week I didn't fix something
There is a little gap though where ARB meets rubber bushing, probably needs replacing.
My neighbour started calling me obsessed, there wasn't a day in a week I didn't fix something