Need help diagnosing steering/possible suspension issue
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Need help diagnosing steering/possible suspension issue
Hey guys, I was told last week that my gs430 has a bad rack & pinon(the shop went to do an alignment, but would not do it because there was an inch of play in the rack), but most things I've read about racks being bad mine does not do. My car doesn't leak, the wheel doesn't shake, however when I turn the wheel to either side and I move the wheel side to side in small amounts, it makes a sort of clunking noise. I don't know if this is the "play" that the shop mentioned, but I haven't been able to get a second opinion yet.
I was hoping someone has had some experience with this and might be able to help me out, thanks!
I was hoping someone has had some experience with this and might be able to help me out, thanks!
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Okay, am I just checking if everything is secure?
Also, I noticed that when I go over 65, the wheel shakes a bit,(it doesn't feel like a tire) it definitely feels like something that is connected to the rack though, like a tie rod
Any thoughts? Thanks!
Also, I noticed that when I go over 65, the wheel shakes a bit,(it doesn't feel like a tire) it definitely feels like something that is connected to the rack though, like a tie rod
Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Def. Like he said, replace the inner an outer tie rods, along with your sway bar end links, and steering rack bushings. and if you have the extra cash, replace your caster/trailing arm/#2 lower control arm bushings as well. Will feel like a new car again. Oh and your LBJ's. And upper. Lol
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Def. Like he said, replace the inner an outer tie rods, along with your sway bar end links, and steering rack bushings. and if you have the extra cash, replace your caster/trailing arm/#2 lower control arm bushings as well. Will feel like a new car again. Oh and your LBJ's. And upper. Lol
I will start with the tie rods and let you guys know what I find, thanks!
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suspension probably does look fine.
but you can youtube on how to check those things out. have fun
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Time to get a second opinion on this repair...
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I'm taking the car to the shop on Friday, but I had another symptom to mention. The steering wheel makes a clunking sound when turning the wheel and going over a bump at low speed(exiting my driveway, sometimes over speed bumps) and also the steering wheel shakes at highway speeds of 60mph or more. Also, it's worth noting that my car does pull to one side(my original thought was alignment).
I'd like to know what I can expect and if the shop tries to charge me for a diagnostic, I'll have to figure this one out myself.
Thanks in advance for all the help and support, you guys are awesome!
I'd like to know what I can expect and if the shop tries to charge me for a diagnostic, I'll have to figure this one out myself.
Thanks in advance for all the help and support, you guys are awesome!