Bad rack and pinon?

davo · February 5th, 2012, 02:52 PM

I have a knocking noise when I wiggle my steering wheel. Both outer tie rods are in good shape, one of them was just replaced. I thought it might be an inner tie rod but when I pulled the dust boot off and had someone wiggle the steering wheel I saw that the part of the rack and pinion that the inner tie rod bolts on to was moving up and down. I've never dealt with a rack and pinion problems before. Does the whole thing need to be replaced or is it re-buildable? Thanks

stephen · February 5th, 2012, 07:07 PM

Rebuilt rack and pinion assemblies are available or some parts are available.

Rock auto is one place to buy one.

davo · February 5th, 2012, 07:41 PM

thia is what it sounds like:

bad steering rack.... - YouTube

The only thing I see is when turning the wheel back and forth, the shaft that the inner tie rod is screwed on to moves up and down. I think it is bad but just trying to see if anyone has had a similer experience before I replace it?

stephen · February 6th, 2012, 01:10 PM

I don't think that much movement is normal.

I looked in the Ford shop manual but it doesn't show anything about the internal parts
of the rack and pinion. It says to install a rebuilt one if it has a problem. Ford has them for about $250 or aftermarket is $100-$150 (from Rock auto).

February 5th, 2012, 02:52 PM	#1
davo Newbie 04 Mustang-40th Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bad rack and pinon? I have a knocking noise when I wiggle my steering wheel. Both outer tie rods are in good shape, one of them was just replaced. I thought it might be an inner tie rod but when I pulled the dust boot off and had someone wiggle the steering wheel I saw that the part of the rack and pinion that the inner tie rod bolts on to was moving up and down. I've never dealt with a rack and pinion problems before. Does the whole thing need to be replaced or is it re-buildable? Thanks

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February 5th, 2012, 07:07 PM	#2
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	Rebuilt rack and pinion assemblies are available or some parts are available. Rock auto is one place to buy one.

February 6th, 2012, 01:10 PM	#4
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't think that much movement is normal. I looked in the Ford shop manual but it doesn't show anything about the internal parts of the rack and pinion. It says to install a rebuilt one if it has a problem. Ford has them for about $250 or aftermarket is $100-$150 (from Rock auto).

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