Jonny5 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Well looks like I've found the source of the odd vibration/loose feeling I get over rough roads occasionally (felt through the steering wheel)... On turning the steering a couple of inches either way (stationary with engine stopped) I can hear a knocking, got underneath with me missus rocking the steering and located the knock... It looks like either the rack, pinion is worn or the housing perhaps which the rack glides through on the drivers side only. Pulled the steering gaitor back, the ball joint and socket is perfect but the actual rack end is visibly sloppy and knocking... So is it possible (or is it really worth it) to get the rack reconditioned seeing as it is not leaking at all (yet!), or am I best sourcing a replacement, I guess there gonna be £600 ish from mr Toyota if not more:rolleyes: or has anyone got a low mileage one in good nick?? please help anyone cheers Jon;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 if the steering rack body is moving then its most likely to be the retaining bracket bushes which bolt the rack to subframe. failing that i have a steering rack for sale in good nick covered 57k for £120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny5 Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 No m8, it's the actual end of the rack thats moving in the housing.. I pulled back the rack gaitor and you can see the teeth of the rack moving about, probably about 2mm of movement.. I may well take you up on your offer m8 though the rack you have..I will be in touch;) cheers Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 If it's a good rack buy the used one, most recon racks should be called "real-con" racks, and a new one is going to be a LOT more than 120 quid!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 no probs:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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