Steering Rack

[tweats85]

Hey all.

Anyone know where the dreaded steering rack knock would come from as i've narrowed mine down to this area (circled)??

I know it's a cheap-o google image but it'll do.

Thanks all.

 

[rf55]

think its worn parts, inside the rubber boots, the part you have circled moves side to side, its a bit like cogs ,the teeth get worn, that makes play that causes the knock. you could remove boots heavly grease the teeth then replace boots ? ive done this before on a merc lasted nearly two years

 

[Jermal]

Either put up with it or get a replacement from a brokers. Much, much cheaper.

 

[Siborg0_0]

Found this info very interesting.



With EP3 steering rack mainly everything is OK, there are 2 causes for creaking rack problem and knocking:
1) Yes, one of the issue is lack of grease! Racks are poorly lubricated and after a couple of years, the grease wears out and got dry!
2) Second cause: The weakest point in the rack is SLIDER, it’s made from some kind of plastic and wear out comparatively quick!
Simply buy new Slider and replace it! Lubricate all inner parts and drive happy!
SLIDER part Nr.: 53605-S5A-003
Slider in USA cost ~20$ :mrgreen:



Some pics of slider and rack

 

[Jermal]

Great find Borgle.

 

[rf55]

great stuff , were can we get the slider from ? do the dealers do it ?

 

[tweats85]

Cheers for that guys. Looks like i may be on the prowl for a slider then. If it doesn't work then i'll look into a brokers for a new one.

 

[ads]

Superb find there, thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[Marxx]

With what can be this steering Rack lubricate,Wd40 or?Thanks..

 

[Mick88]

Found this info very interesting.



With EP3 steering rack mainly everything is OK, there are 2 causes for creaking rack problem and knocking:
1) Yes, one of the issue is lack of grease! Racks are poorly lubricated and after a couple of years, the grease wears out and got dry!
2) Second cause: The weakest point in the rack is SLIDER, it’s made from some kind of plastic and wear out comparatively quick!
Simply buy new Slider and replace it! Lubricate all inner parts and drive happy!
SLIDER part Nr.: 53605-S5A-003
Slider in USA cost ~20$ :mrgreen:



Some pics of slider and rack

Whats the bit being pealed off the new slider please

 

[dmrichards]

Great find. I may as well do this to mine before I put the rack in mine. Any ebay links?

 

[Mick88]

Great find. I may as well do this to mine before I put the rack in mine. Any ebay links?

Did you do this pal
how does the end of the rack come off is it a grub screw or some thing

 

[Lewis.]

Big job to change this slider? Does the rack need to come off to do it?


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[chrisdubya]

Bumpety bump? Best place to get the parts? What are Lings like?

Thanks

 

[dmrichards]

ive ordered my new slider, so if i remember i'll take some more images and post them here

 

[redcivic47]

Did anybody have a crack than?


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[jimbodeeni]

Big job to change this slider? Does the rack need to come off to do it?


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Can anyone answer this?

I have rumbling noise still coming from the front over gravel at about 10mph.

Struts are fine, new drop links etc.

Im thinking steering rack slider? ideally want to sort it before getting geo done

 

[mikerj]

Can anyone answer this?

I have rumbling noise still coming from the front over gravel at about 10mph.

Struts are fine, new drop links etc.

Im thinking steering rack slider? ideally want to sort it before getting geo done

Yes you need to remove the rack, though it's not too bad a job to do. You don't have to split the rack and completely remove the gaiter though, you can just undo the gaiter clips and slide the gaiter down the rack and there is enough room to get the old slider out and a new one in.