If there is lateral movement between the track rods and the housing in the
straight-ahead position but not to either side then the rack would appear to
be worn requiring replacement but this is unusual. If the play occurs at
the sides as well as straight-ahead then adjusting the damper shims to see
if it can be eliminated would be the next logical step, lost motion or no.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Wetmgs@aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2002 10:53 PM
Subject: 1500 Midget steering rack
> Loud rattle on hard bumps at slow speed. Only visable play is in the rack
rod
> that rattles within housing, both ends. Other suspension parts fairly new.
> Only other play is slight amount in wheel bearings.
>
> Is new or replacement rack only solution? Rack seems to be shimmed
properly.
> There is no lost movement between steering column and rack.
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