Steering rattle
- Gannon
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Steering rattle
I have noticed over the last year that when driving over rough ground, i can feel a rattle in the steering wheel. Feels like something is loose.
The steering uni joint looks ok, and i had a quick look at the tie rod ends and they look ok
Could my steering rack be worn? How hard is it to replace?
Cheers
The steering uni joint looks ok, and i had a quick look at the tie rod ends and they look ok
Could my steering rack be worn? How hard is it to replace?
Cheers
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Yup, same with mine, last time i went to get parts from "the mechanic", he told me to change out the uni and that should sort it out. Went with gut feeling had front disks machined and replaced pads. Worked for a while, so ok, time to change out old front bearings, did that, rattle only got worse- but only below 70k's? Older bro reckons it's a combo of loose brake shims/backing inserts and tired tie rod ends..or a rippled tire wall and uneven load in vehicle...or, God forbid, buggered spider gears in rear diff. Anyone else here got a theory 'bout this one?
lower controll arm ball joints caused this in my old L series wagon
u might also find that shagged shockies will make the same tapping type noises. my black liberty did that
dave
u might also find that shagged shockies will make the same tapping type noises. my black liberty did that
dave
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- steve_rising_sun
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- Gannon
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Ive narrowed it down to the steering rack (i think)
I got dad to wobble the steering wheel and i watched the tie rod ends and i noticed that the steering shaft was moving, but the steering rods werent.
So i priced a new rack
Over $400 for a new one.
Can i get it reconditioned?
I got dad to wobble the steering wheel and i watched the tie rod ends and i noticed that the steering shaft was moving, but the steering rods werent.
So i priced a new rack
Over $400 for a new one.
Can i get it reconditioned?
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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- Gannon
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Rack bushes?
Are they inside the steering rack, or the ones that attach it to the crossmember?
Are they inside the steering rack, or the ones that attach it to the crossmember?
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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- chubby37
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you can see the bushes here in this pic even tho its not a subaru rack....its the ones that hold the rack to the car and stop it moving
http://opc.mr2oc.com/online_parts_catal ... g_rack.gif
http://opc.mr2oc.com/online_parts_catal ... g_rack.gif
- Gannon
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Update...
I got another steering rack (power steering) wow, much more precicse, but harder due to the fact i havent fittet the power steering pump yet
There is less movement in the steering wheel, so my steering rack was worn, but the rattling noise when driving over rough ground is unchanged, so it looks like i will be replacing the steering column bearings.
How is it done? And what bearings do i ask for?
Cheers
I got another steering rack (power steering) wow, much more precicse, but harder due to the fact i havent fittet the power steering pump yet
There is less movement in the steering wheel, so my steering rack was worn, but the rattling noise when driving over rough ground is unchanged, so it looks like i will be replacing the steering column bearings.
How is it done? And what bearings do i ask for?
Cheers
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Suparoo wrote:Update...
so it looks like i will be replacing the steering column bearings.
How is it done? And what bearings do i ask for?
Cheers
reading with interest. I've been thinking about doing something about my steering column clunk for about 5 years
L series wagon EA82T (RIP)
'92 Liberty RS Turbo
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'92 Liberty RS Turbo
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- steptoe
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Had same in my Brumby. Left the undercar obs to my mechanic mate who I thought at the time knew better - leading to diagnosis - it's in the rack. reco rack goes in. By the way, this is after fitting new discs to fix the problem.
What fixed the problem in my case was : BRUMBY REMEMBER L may be diff size
hardy spicers U/J kit staked steering K5 A699
somehow removed the original staked uni in the steering shaft between rack and firewall and tack welded new one in place - or you look like you have access to many of these sort of bits Gannon, swap another in. I was told by someone that man and power bits are different. I recoed a spare to keep car on road
hardy spicer 1/9 Moterey Rd, Dandenong Sth 3175 - good bearing centre should be able to supply
What fixed the problem in my case was : BRUMBY REMEMBER L may be diff size
hardy spicers U/J kit staked steering K5 A699
somehow removed the original staked uni in the steering shaft between rack and firewall and tack welded new one in place - or you look like you have access to many of these sort of bits Gannon, swap another in. I was told by someone that man and power bits are different. I recoed a spare to keep car on road
hardy spicer 1/9 Moterey Rd, Dandenong Sth 3175 - good bearing centre should be able to supply