Play in Steering
#1
Play in Steering
Hi, I have a 96 Accord. I feel some play in the steering wheel as if the rack and pinion is moving side to side about half inch while driving straight? Is this an adjustment to the rack and pinion assembly?
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#3
Re: Play in Steering
Is it a cyclic back and forth movement of the steering wheel? If so is it worse at certain speed ranges? If yes to those things then your wheels/tires may be out of balance.
As holmesnmanny said, you alignment could be off. Your inner/outer tie rod ball joints may have a lot of play/be very worn. Your control arm ball joints may also be shot. What is the suspension maintenance history?
As holmesnmanny said, you alignment could be off. Your inner/outer tie rod ball joints may have a lot of play/be very worn. Your control arm ball joints may also be shot. What is the suspension maintenance history?
#4
Re: Play in Steering
I have this issue too in my 93 and got an alignment last weekend but the issue is still there and a noise on the left. (sounds like the tire is low)
#5
MM Gruppe B
#7
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Re: Play in Steering
things I check for when I feel loose steering:
1) lug nuts
2) tie-rod ends- inner and outer
3) signs of contamination in the rack such as torn dust boots and dirt present near the inner seal if the boot is torn
4) rack mounting hardware (bolts, bushings)
recently added #3 when I found a severely loose '95 Oddysey that never had a torn boot replaced allowing dirt and debris into the rack housing wearing down the rack and pinion teeth.
1) lug nuts
2) tie-rod ends- inner and outer
3) signs of contamination in the rack such as torn dust boots and dirt present near the inner seal if the boot is torn
4) rack mounting hardware (bolts, bushings)
recently added #3 when I found a severely loose '95 Oddysey that never had a torn boot replaced allowing dirt and debris into the rack housing wearing down the rack and pinion teeth.
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