Re: Bad rack and pinion
Brian Holm, Peugeotholm (peugeots@plainfield.bypass.com)
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 12:39:28 -0400 (EDT)
A new rack assembly is around $1300, but I would be suspicious of this
diagnosis. In my experience, most shimmies originate in the rotating masses
(tire, wheel, hub, rotor), but may be amplified by looseness in steering or
suspension. If someone thinks it is the rack, it is probably the inner
tierod ends. But if it is the rack, it is probably best to swap it out.
But, as Bob Bruce says, you do need to identify the car. V6s have a
different rack.
Brian
At 07:18 PM 9/20/97 -0400, Alanh wrote:
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>I got a four wheel alignment today to try to resolve my steering wheel
>shakes. The guy told me that I have a bad rack and pinion assembly.
>Does anyone know how much this is going to set me back now?
>Can you buy them new,used,rebuilt,etc....
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>MY car still wanders to the right, but I think because I waited so long
>the front tires got worn that way.
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Brian Holm, Peugeotholm
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