Lfreck Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 hey everyone, my steering has always been like this since i got the car from idaho. And lately the steering has been bothering me so i want to fix this soon as possible, so the steering sometimes drives straight when i let go of the steering wheel, but then other times, the steering likes to stick to the right or left, meaning the steering wheel will pull to one side for a period of time, and i have to keep my hands on the steering wheel turning the other way to keep it straight. while the turning is stuck to one side the steering is stiff or hard to turn the steering wheel the opposite way. I have no idea on what to do or what the problem could be... someone please help!!!!!! Its a 1984 subaru brat gl and has no power steering!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 check the top off strut tower mounts mabee seizeing up or tight ball joint or dry rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfreck Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 alright so i took the brat into a shop for someone to do a diagnosis on it, and it ended being the rack and pinion, and i think he said something about the rack and pinion gears? would this be right? oh and i also have a quiet clicking noise that it sound like its coming from in front of me by the rack and pinion. And to note, i also changed my cv axles 3 months ago so its not them making a clicking noise? any answers? oh and he just did a diagnosis, he didnt fix anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zstalker Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Where in Utah are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 It's not the rack - it's the steering column u-joint assembly between the column and the rack. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfreck Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 so its the u-joint thats clicking? and for the other guy asking where i live.... why do you want to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 so its the u-joint thats clicking? and for the other guy asking where i live.... why do you want to know? Probably to help you out, if you're nearby. Don't think he wants your exact address, just a general location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 on my 79 brat the rag joint was catching on the gard for it and had torn away at the rag joint was shreaded but was able to buy it new from subaru the threads from it were tangled up around the shaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carotruckllc Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 It's not the rack - it's the steering column u-joint assembly between the column and the rack. GD + 1 this is a common problem .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfreck Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 + 1 this is a common problem .. so are you guys sayin that this is the problem causing the clicking noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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