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Bad Steering Rack and Pinion
My 1997 Geo metro was making a small knocking / rattling sound when I went over gravel. It turns out it was my steering rack. Hopefully this video helps you diagnose your problem!
Just to clarify this is a manual rack with no power assist. Commonly found on older smaller vehicles. However checking this part of the rack for play will be similar for almost any vehicle.
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  • @ethanstephenson4342
    @ethanstephenson4342 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Haha. That’s what that damn click has been on my truck for the last year that I couldn’t figure out. Good video.

  • @JorgeGarcia-qv1ox
    @JorgeGarcia-qv1ox หลายเดือนก่อน

    I fix that bye puttin a small metal plate. Betwern the metal and the bushin. Ihave done it a couple of times

  • @sefoschuler1682
    @sefoschuler1682 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds like a boost leak, no?

  • @xiaomiipadcongregation959
    @xiaomiipadcongregation959 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just need new bushings sir

  • @Megan-nm9lz
    @Megan-nm9lz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hear mine when I'm driving and breaking

  • @thomasshannon9662
    @thomasshannon9662 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a Ford Taurus with the same issue. I don't know if I should try to rebuild it or just get a new one..

  • @taylortremblay3870
    @taylortremblay3870 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have also been wondering where a similar noise was coming from for a while now, and then my power steering has fully gone out recently. I am already planning on replacing the EPS belt and possibly the motor if needed, and if I can find one, because the closest junk yard doesn't have any ram's with EPS. And a new one is around $2,000! from the videos I've seen it looks like your issue is the belt, but I'm not too sure. I hope you found a used rack for a good price and that it has served you well though!

  • @user-tj4rt9rk6y
    @user-tj4rt9rk6y 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does this play cause tyre wear

  • @MrCareerplanning
    @MrCareerplanning 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 02 Mustang GT and it clunks only when I hit the brakes. I can't figure out what it is.

    • @seancook6931
      @seancook6931 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yea it might be because the extra play is shaking the rotor while you’re braking and your car doesn’t have a screw to secure the rotor down

  • @williamdwmahlake299
    @williamdwmahlake299 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Same problem

  • @bronniesboy
    @bronniesboy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What was the outcome? Fix. What was symptoms driving

  • @westimportcars
    @westimportcars 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey there! Did you fix it ? If yes, please tell me how ?

  • @dannylsx
    @dannylsx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you can tighten it, just dont over tighten or you completely ruin it

  • @Gee.two5
    @Gee.two5 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i got a ls400 with steering stiff hard to turn can anyone help out what to replace first ? pump ?or rack

  • @andrewsmith5511
    @andrewsmith5511 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have this problem but it moves more in and out and only on the driver side. Which Considering the rack is a solid bar, makes no sense.

  • @AGreedyTree
    @AGreedyTree 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My PT Cruiser is like that. It's been like that for about 10 years now. I'll fix it eventually...

  • @JfunnyMoney1
    @JfunnyMoney1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your inner tie rod was worn almost out too! The tie rod arms shouldnt be that easy to move like flopping freely!

    • @chapsonco7891
      @chapsonco7891 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're right. This was a number of years ago now I have learnt a lot since then!

    • @JfunnyMoney1
      @JfunnyMoney1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chapsonco7891 I have to wait until tomorrow to get a bigger pair of channel locks or adjust wrench or vice grips bc the nut that holds one of the mounting bolts to the frame & rack & pinion

  • @downwithfaith
    @downwithfaith 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could it be the following?(saw this on other videos): The flexible coupling (or bushing?)(563152K000FFF flexible coupling 5EA for Hyundai & Kia) needs replacing inside the steering wheel pump.

  • @user-py7or7zi5k
    @user-py7or7zi5k 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of noise do you get while driving? I've checked wheels and tyres, balancing and alignment, wheel bearings and tie rods but the vibration is still there. Mine is like a humming sound with mild vibration at low speeds, does not get worse at high speeds, felt accelerating and decelerating.

    • @OniVideo24
      @OniVideo24 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im having that issue too. Vibration when accelerating. I changed cv axles, flushed transmission fluid, 2 new transmission mounts, 2 new subframe mounts, tires rotation, and alignment, and still the same thing. Im now noticing a little leak on inner tie rod, and im thinking that its causing the vibration. I dont know what to do. Did you fixed it in your car?

    • @user-py7or7zi5k
      @user-py7or7zi5k 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@OniVideo24 Turns out the wheel bearing hubs also needed replacement. Problem solved.

  • @Dragon-Slay3r
    @Dragon-Slay3r 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Put a melon gasket inside it? 😂

    • @JorgeGarcia-qv1ox
      @JorgeGarcia-qv1ox หลายเดือนก่อน

      I put a rubber. Roud with grease on a Toyota 2009

  • @troyneckles6039
    @troyneckles6039 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rack and pinion has a adjustable nut tighten it just a bit until the movement gone ( i has the same issue and that is what i did and now its fixed )

    • @user-jz8oh1qc9v
      @user-jz8oh1qc9v 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How do I find that nut?

    • @christianpena8586
      @christianpena8586 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, where that Nut is located at exactly? -

    • @matty00w1
      @matty00w1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is this the thrust piece?

    • @kerm5810
      @kerm5810 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What do you mean

  • @user-qi4tf7fl2k
    @user-qi4tf7fl2k 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How to repair this kind of problem? I had the same one with my Ranger XLT

  • @kpraz
    @kpraz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i think you can adjust that. tighten the pressure on the rack.. you can try that first

  • @JoseEstrada-qb9fm
    @JoseEstrada-qb9fm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What were the symptoms??

  • @oci464
    @oci464 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just screw in the pre-tensioner. It’s all you have to do to fix this. My FJ cruiser is doing exactly the same thing and it happened after I hit a bad bump on that side. The only issue is is what size for the countersunk Bolt do I need to use and where to buy it?

    • @Yaaqov100
      @Yaaqov100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just hit a really bad pothole and now my entire steering is stiff. It doesn't pull in either direction so the alignment still seems intact but it won't hold any power steering fluid. Do you think it's the pre-tensioner or the rack and pinion?

    • @jbronz213
      @jbronz213 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Yaaqov100 leaking power steering fluid somewhere

  • @AndrewKidd14145
    @AndrewKidd14145 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rack is the issue.

  • @user-pd7tr5ih7m
    @user-pd7tr5ih7m 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    maybe my car is having the same problem because I changed everything but that noice is still on my polo vivo 🤔🤔

  • @SirCavemaninthewest
    @SirCavemaninthewest 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You hit a big curb!

  • @nicholaskrupa6259
    @nicholaskrupa6259 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Honestly since your vehicle is so old just replace everything. You'll be happier

  • @juliomarquez2933
    @juliomarquez2933 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The bolts have lost the rubber gasket it has around them that hold it together! Look at them.

  • @07Review
    @07Review 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow.... it is the same sound on my ford escape 2014... there is no videos explaining like the way you did, thanks, and GOD BLESS YOU!!!

  • @rodneyscion1415
    @rodneyscion1415 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its the upper pinion bearing

  • @dancanchesoli5778
    @dancanchesoli5778 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kindly advice on what to with this problem?is it looseness that can be tightened or replacing whole rack?

    • @chapsonco7891
      @chapsonco7891 ปีที่แล้ว

      rebuild or replace the rack

  • @user-pe1cy5kk1i
    @user-pe1cy5kk1i ปีที่แล้ว

    🤔🤔🧐🧐

  • @michaelrodriguez9452
    @michaelrodriguez9452 ปีที่แล้ว

    My rack and pinion is bad the mechanics say when I look at it the boot is torn and it is leaking when I turn left it makes a noise when I turn right it makes a noise not too bad sometimes but at slow speeds and it does not Veer to the left and does not Veer to the right on the highway neither but it does have a little Slack

    • @cxx1953
      @cxx1953 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I read that and read sack

  • @ThatkidTimmy-rf5he
    @ThatkidTimmy-rf5he ปีที่แล้ว

    what symptoms did u have

    • @CHB_98
      @CHB_98 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clunking

  • @kamikadze9974
    @kamikadze9974 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did u had a symptom of steering wheel wobble or car pulling to one side? Thanks

  • @andrewmponda6647
    @andrewmponda6647 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been having this same sound in my manual Nissan Tiida

  • @boigoe
    @boigoe ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a mercedes w204 rear wheel drive....I charged all the arms...including inner and outer tie rods...even the front springs...I still have a steering wheel rumble on turns...after few weeks jacked car up held front wheel at 9 and 3 position wobbled it violently and I hear the same sound as this video...car booked tomarrow for a yoke bush replacement

    • @webstermfusi2163
      @webstermfusi2163 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What did you end up changing? My w204 steering is abit loose

    • @boigoe
      @boigoe 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@webstermfusi2163 full steering rack

  • @juanochoa9410
    @juanochoa9410 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of truck?

  • @AllAboutYoungJV
    @AllAboutYoungJV ปีที่แล้ว

    When I turn right it makes a loud noise what can that mean and my wheel steering is hard

  • @toxicchaosy916g9
    @toxicchaosy916g9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn bro i couldnt figure out where that noise was coming from only had that noise while going over a bump or over 45mph it started to make that same sound i took everything apart after seeing this video and realized that its the same issue indeed

  • @rahulagarwal3370
    @rahulagarwal3370 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your insight , pratically explaining the suspension issue !

  • @4lobro842
    @4lobro842 ปีที่แล้ว

    What symptoms were you having?

    • @mikeylopez9625
      @mikeylopez9625 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gave no phxcks to reply hahahaha

    • @mikeylopez9625
      @mikeylopez9625 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Looks like you wanting free info didn't work hahaha

  • @jasondominguez8434
    @jasondominguez8434 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just have to tighten the steering yoke screw to stop the noise

    • @CHB_98
      @CHB_98 ปีที่แล้ว

      How on a 09 Acadia driver side

    • @GoodEvenings
      @GoodEvenings 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CHB_98how the fuck do you expect people who don’t have your car to just know? 🤦

  • @SasankDandumenu
    @SasankDandumenu ปีที่แล้ว

    Does tightening the preload screw help eliminate this noise? Is it danger to drive with this noise?

  • @stevesmith1731
    @stevesmith1731 ปีที่แล้ว

    need a 11$ plastic bushing....but the job🤬 better change all the rack if you remove it

  • @vicentejara4906
    @vicentejara4906 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same problem in my car. I don't know what to do. Please help… can I fix my rack and pinion or do I need to put a new rack and pinion?

    • @CHB_98
      @CHB_98 ปีที่แล้ว

      New one

  • @gilbertmanzano9762
    @gilbertmanzano9762 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is it? Repaired or replaced?

    • @CHB_98
      @CHB_98 ปีที่แล้ว

      Replaced

  • @matthewhopgood3545
    @matthewhopgood3545 ปีที่แล้ว

    I work for a company that specialises in fixing all kinds of steering rack. What you are showing in your video is 1 of 2 things. 1) if the play is on the end of your rack that has the pinion then it may just be a case of adjusting the slipper pad to tighten the play. 2) if the play is on the opposite end to your pinion then the rack needs stripping down completely so that you can replace a plastic bush that keeps it tight.

    • @jeromekoshiway5473
      @jeromekoshiway5473 ปีที่แล้ว

      So when I check from three and 9 o’clock I’m able to move the rack in-N-Out does that mean the rack is bad but the steering wheel moves it’s not a lot ??

    • @vicentejara4906
      @vicentejara4906 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the same problem in my car. The sound has given me a lot of problems. Could you give me your phone number to ask you some questions. you are an expert in zippers, please friend

    • @804MRMAN
      @804MRMAN ปีที่แล้ว

      So what is the cubism you work for that rebuilds steering racks?

    • @CHB_98
      @CHB_98 ปีที่แล้ว

      How would you adjust that on a 09 Acadia ? On the driver side ?

    • @cutactiontake9
      @cutactiontake9 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where can I buy parts to rebuild mine 2019 jeep Cherokee latitude electric power steering