Theodore Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 All of a sudden i got really loose steering. anyone know why this would happen all of a sudden. Theres no powerstering noise.
molocka12 Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 One possibility you could need Tie rod ends. Tie Rod Ends are very often the first part of the steering mechanism to wear, and are the main cause of the "sloppy feeling" that is described to diagnostic mechanics.
99lsguy Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 One possibility you could need Tie rod ends.Tie Rod Ends are very often the first part of the steering mechanism to wear, and are the main cause of the "sloppy feeling" that is described to diagnostic mechanics. ← totally agree!! Also, if you car "wanders" and you have to "pull" car back in line (but won't hold)...that is typical of worn ball joints.
wilhunt Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 Bought a 1997 SC400 with 70K and complete service records. The car wandered and semed sloppy. I bought new Toyo Tires and had a 4 way align. The car now is as close to new as you can get.
jzz30 Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 try looking at the rack bushings. mine were totaly gone.
Theodore Posted October 14, 2004 Author Posted October 14, 2004 thanxs gonna go take a look at it. i just got new tires and and align so i know its not that.
blueviol Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 I am getting ready for replacing all the bushings; steering reack, front and rear lca's, rear sway bar. I am sure it will cure the loose steering issue.
1SICKLEX Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 I am getting ready for replacing all the bushings; steering reack, front and rear lca's, rear sway bar. I am sure it will cure the loose steering issue. ← Yup. That is what is it. The steering rack. You upgrading the sway bar? That would not affect loose steering.
blueviol Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 ^^ I am just saying that I am replacing other worn bushings as well, along with the steering rack bushings. Many other things to replace! kkk
68pishta Posted February 12, 2023 Posted February 12, 2023 My passenger side (US) tie rod end is loose, but it is loose inside the rack, not at the ball joint. Is there a lash screw on the rack to adjust the mesh? My passenger front tire has about 1/8" play in it and I tracked it down to the rack end. Driver side is rock solid.
68pishta Posted February 13, 2023 Posted February 13, 2023 After further review, Im sure the inner tie rod end is toast. $12 for a new one and these look doable with hand tools as the ends are pretty accessible.
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