steering rack

[ab56452001]

Hi,how does one check the steering rack for excessive wear ?, i checked the tie-rods theres a little bit of movement ,not to bad, but at 70kmh a wobble in the steering wheel turns up and goes away again (almost) AT ABOUT 90 KMH, thanks.........

[fazz1977]

sounds like you could need a wheel balance too.

Tie rod ends are an easy and cheap change over job. Steering rack.. hmmm, wouldn't know myself.

[ab56452001]

hi, had another good look all round, the tie rods, ball joints are not to bad but i think the rack has a bit of play in it,i suppose its o'k' for the age of the car , the problem seems to be a left front tyre with flat spots and lumps in it (bloody retreads), so i swaped it for the old spare and its miles better !!, thanks........

[ab56452001]

p.s. by the way the lhs tie rod rubber boot is split right through the middle( in half) , anybody know a quick fix ?., thanks........