1999 Kia Sportage "rack pinion play" Questions

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...rack and pinion steering and just have to get used to it. Any ideas on a good step by step strategy to check. FIND ANOTHER MECHANIC!!!!!!!! No REAL mechanic would tell you that. Your steering should ...

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...rack and pinion can wear out. Also the valving within the rack and pinion can leak fluid within the seals for the rods inside the rack and pinion. It would be good to have this checked because when ...

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rack and pinion? have play in wheel no sign of leaks new power steering pump installed Old truck, needs a lot. steering has play can't see any signs of leak. power steering pump was replaced, ...

...rack and pinion if it is the trouble because when you steer the steering wheel the end play is very big because the specifide end of a steering wheel is only 25mm (+)or (-) 5mm. then if the end play ...

...the Rack And Pinion assembly on 2000 Subaru outback When driving car after assembly the steering seems odd it seems to have to much play in it, maybe i need alinement how to disassembly rack and ...

is causing play in steering wheel? Replaced rack and pinion and lower steering shaft If the rack and pinion are new check the tie rod ends and ball joints, also check the steering idler if it has one

rack & pinion steering maybe worn out and needs to be replaced as there is no adjustment on these like the older cars. you should check the rag joint as it could be worn. its located at the bottom

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...tie rods are not visible-but are on the rods under the protective boots on each end of the rack and pinion assembly. You may need a new rack assembly, but first check if you just need new tie

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rack and pinion be replaced? hi you should replace the whole rack and pinion, as if any other part has damage, this will end up damaging the new parts and you will be back to stage one, i do not think

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rack and pinion unit. Lift vehicle about 1 inch off ground ( do each side independently) Use a pry bar and pry from ground up and down on wheel. Much play? bad ball joint. With both hands, try to move

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