Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Premium Membership  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
manual steering rack... any acceptable play?
Forum Index -> Vanagon Share: Facebook Twitter
Reply to topic
Print View
Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
climber2377
Samba Member


Joined: November 20, 2013
Posts: 230
Location: northeast
climber2377 is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:46 pm    Post subject: manual steering rack... any acceptable play? Reply with quote

The Bentley says it is not adjustable, so is there an acceptable amount of play in the rack? I thought it was an inner tie rod going bad. I did not feel any looseness in the steering, but when I put it up in the air I felt a little play side to side in the wheel... Took the boot back to take a closer look and the rack gear is moving up and down when I push and pull... Is it time for a rack? It looks easy enough to change.
_________________
[email protected] 84 Westy 1.9 waterboxer > 2001 Legacy 2.5L sohc w/ subarugears 5MT Ty754
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Instagram Gallery Classifieds Feedback
the joker
Samba Member


Joined: October 12, 2006
Posts: 1287

the joker is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Did my Manuel on my first aircooled
Pretty straight forward
Try to eye ball the tierods
Then take it to a reputable shop for fine alignment
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Vanagon All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2025, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.