MonteCarloChick Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 I just had my steering rack replaced earlier this week. When I turn, the steering feels almost like it's getting tethered by a rubber band then breaks free for a second on light, normal turns while in motion. Any idea what this could be? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Is making any unexpected noises when it does this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted December 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 It clicks/pops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Cool mine does the same thing. I've put over 600 miles on it now and I have yet to figure out why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted December 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 It's seriously annoying. I can't turn normally.. I have to turn the wheel extraly (yeah, it's not a word.. deal with it.), or I'll drive off my intended course because the steering sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Yup I know what you mean I just tried to get used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuetovice Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 I wonder if there's some flaw with the racks you guys have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Oh... THAT kind of new rack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 get help from a friend... look at the base (the bearing plate) that each of the front springs ride on while your friend turns the wheel (engine on, wheel through full range of motion) and see if the base and therefore the bottom of either of the springs tried to turn with the wheel. They should not be turning or trying to turn as they ride on a bearing... p.s. what was wrong with the old rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted December 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 The seals exploded the other day. It was leaking for a long time prior to that. Thanks Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Do you find you have an increased turning radius with your new rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 First thing first. After replacing the rack, were the outer tie rods replaced? and was the car aligned after the install of the new rack? and since the subframe was dropped to replace the rack, were new subframe bushings installed and/or the subframe bolts torqued to spec, IIRC 135ftlb and was the rack bolts secured tight, they are around 100ftlb and MUST be tight or the rack with move and make knocking, popping, and clicking noises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 also I would check the pinch bolt where the intermediate shaft meets the stub shaft on the rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 My outer tie rods were bent initially so they replaced them while doing the rack and yes it was aligned. I'm going back over to where I had it done on Monday with my list of problems so they can fix it. Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 My outer tie rods were bent initially so they replaced them while doing the rack and yes it was aligned. I'm going back over to where I had it done on Monday with my list of problems so they can fix it. Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Your welcome... Twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 The clicking/sticking turned out to be caused by a broken cv shaft boot. Just a coincidence after the rack replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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