NFS 32 Posted October 4, 2013 Hi, just finishing up my 205 restoration and on the test drive the steering was dangerous it felt like the ball joints where really gone, i have about half a turn on the steering wheel to keep the car straight under accelerating, so i checked the ball joints and there was some play that looks like the ball joint on the pass side had gone, so i replaced it with a brand new bone expecting it to be fixed, i took it for the test drive and its the same, under braking and acceleration i have to move the steering wheel half a turn left to keep it straight. soo i took the steering rack off and found that the pass side boot had a split and this is what i found underneath, would this really cause the steering to be deadly? is there anything missing from the rack? i can littrally wobble the shaft inside the housing, is that normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted October 4, 2013 Is there any play in anything?rack, column etc? What are the bottom ball joint holes like in your hubs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFS 32 Posted October 4, 2013 I havent checked for ovral holes in the hubs, i have replaced for new both lower arms, drop links and tie rods. once i took the rack off i can wiggle the toothed shaft around in the rack body about 5-6 mm of play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,646 Posted October 4, 2013 that will not help but I doubt will be the specific cause of that much movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted October 4, 2013 It will be a little nylon bush in there worn out, very common these days, you can still buy them thou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFS 32 Posted October 4, 2013 does anyone know where there is a rebuild guide for the racks and where i can get the bush locally as i wanna do it tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFS 32 Posted October 4, 2013 is there not meant to be a bush on the drivers side or a stopper bung? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFS 32 Posted October 4, 2013 is the bush a pug dealer only part? i cant seem to find them anywhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted October 4, 2013 I would think it's Pug only, No reason for anyone to make a pattern part for it, you can get bronze versions thou from AB motorsport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFS 32 Posted October 4, 2013 Thanks does anyone have a part number? i wanted to see if i could get one today or tomorrow. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 340 Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) 4006 09 - rack bearing D Edited October 4, 2013 by DamirGTI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
