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#152 of 156 Re: Front Wheel Play [gonogo] by e_net_rider Nov 05, 2009 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: gonogo (Nov 05, 2009 9:08 am) What type of roads do you frequent? Are not the bushing separate from the rack? How were the inner and outer tie rod ends? I think he is saying he now has problem on driver side. Usually problems develop on the passenger side first. Replies to this message: gonogo (Nov 06, 2009 10:12 am) e_net_rider (Nov 06, 2009 1:53 pm) gonogo (Nov 07, 2009 9:15 am) and 1 more...
#153 of 156 Re: Front Wheel Play [e_net_rider] by gonogo Nov 06, 2009 (10:12 am)
Replying to: e_net_rider (Nov 05, 2009 1:04 pm) Only paved roads. The rack bushings are not replaceable, only new rack. Inner and outer tie rods were both good, no wear. On inspection they thought it was worn inner tie rod because of the play, wish it was, rack $329. I have a pickup truck for gravel roads. Replies to this message: e_net_rider (Nov 06, 2009 1:53 pm) gonogo (Nov 07, 2009 9:15 am) e_net_rider (Dec 05, 2009 6:37 am)
#154 of 156 Re: Front Wheel Play [gonogo] by e_net_rider Nov 06, 2009 (1:53 pm)
Replying to: gonogo (Nov 06, 2009 10:12 am) Ouch! Usually such a component should last a very long time. Is it possible some petroleum product got on it and caused it to deteriorate? Replies to this message: gonogo (Nov 07, 2009 9:15 am) e_net_rider (Dec 05, 2009 6:37 am)
#155 of 156 Re: Front Wheel Play [e_net_rider] by gonogo Nov 07, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: e_net_rider (Nov 06, 2009 1:53 pm) No, poor design. They made changes when they kept coming back, they remanufacture the racks for service. I looked at mine with the passenger side boot off, no lube whatsoever where the shaft went through the bushing. The shaft would rock side to side. The rack is mechanical, only lube is at manufacture. Replies to this message: e_net_rider (Dec 05, 2009 6:37 am)
#156 of 156 Re: Front Wheel Play [gonogo] by e_net_rider Dec 05, 2009 (6:37 am)
Replying to: gonogo (Nov 07, 2009 9:15 am) It seems I may have misunderstood the problem. Some vehicles have the rack mounted in hard rubber bushings that are clamped to frame or firewall. After reviewing, it seems you are referring to bushings that are located at the output shafts.

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