ericem Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Im sure i have posted this question before but it didn't exactly understand what to do. I looked under the vehicle while wobbling the steering wheel between where it play's about 1-2 cm off play. Im driving a 1993 legacy. Anyone have any ideas thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 So does anyone have any idea's? It's kind off anoyying now, seems to be getting worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 check the tie rod ends. Check the universal joint in the steering column. Check the rack mounting bolts. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Ok ill check them out tommorow(meaning today this evening). Thanks nipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 have a friend take up the play while you watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 could definitely be the tie rods. Or the bushings. I put on some superpro steering rack bushings and it made a HUGE difference. Might be the rack but mine is sort of fine at 164k (I replaced my suspension, and hit a curb and am dealing with a slight steering/handing issue that seems to be a strut). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Well funny thing, the steering rack was replaced, but it wasn't to noticable. I will definitly check the bushing, Where else could there be some play? Is there a bolt or something in the linkage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Sometimes there is a joint before the rack that can give play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I had the same problem once. Here's what solved it. Maybe it will work for you. Look where the steering column exit the firewall on the engine side. Follow the column to where there are TWO universal joints in line just before the column connects to the steering rack (you can access it from above). In my case the second one (lowest one) was loose. A turn of the ratchet solved the problem. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Frag, Thanks for putting it so much better than I can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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