Rack and Pinion

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lazza
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Rack and Pinion

Post by lazza »

Hi All

You may recall I replaced the boots on the tie rods on my Xantia (I say replaced, they'd been missing for years and didnt realise), as well as changing the tie rods and tie rod ends. All new. But ever-worse knocking noises are coming from the steering column as I turn to the left or the right from the centre.

I suspected a damaged rack (especially since it was without boots for so long.. until muggins realised #-o )- and this has been confirmed by a diagnosis by the local Peugeot garage.

They suggest I buy a second hand rack from the breakers and they'll install it for 120€.

What would the forum suggest? Should I do this job myself? is it easy?

Help very much appreciated as ever

Larry

ps Wrapping went pretty well, although I've still got the roof to do... see pics:

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Post by KennyW »

Lazza,

To replace the rack is not a hard job but does require patience.

I did it on my previous 1.9TD mk 2.

Kenny
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Post by lazza »

Ok thanks

Can anyone give me any pointers on how I go about it? I'd rather trust you guys than Haynes
(1996 Citroen Xantia 1.9TD LX with aircon)
Living in exile in Spain
Running on 100% veggie in summer
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KennyW
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Posts: 2499
Joined: 17 Jan 2006, 21:22
Location: Letham, Fife
My Cars: Current Citroen's
C5 x7 2010
SWMBO C3 2012
Previous Citroen's
Xantia 2.0 90hp estate
Xantia 1.9 TD estate
x 132

Re: Rack and Pinion

Post by KennyW »

Lazza,

Check addo's link re steering rack removal

http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... =3&t=37228" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Kenny
C5 x7 2.0 HDi 160 hp Estate exclusive, the newbie
Xantia 2.0 Hdi 90hp 1999 only 189,000 and rising!!!!!!! Moved on to a new home
C3 1.4 petrol (SWMBO)
Xantia TD 1.9 Mk 2 Estate LX 1998 model over 210,000 miles now and still rising!!!!!!!!!!!!! now deceased 17/12/2010.
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