Steering rack issue!

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KennyW
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Steering rack issue!

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Hi All,

The power steering rack has developed the following problem when you turn either right or left about half a turn on steering wheel, there is a distinct increase of resistance but after you go past this problem disappears until you return to the same point.

Is this the power steering ram showing signs of wear :?:

Kenny
C5 x7 2.0 HDi 160 hp Estate exclusive, moved on.
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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rory_perrett
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Re: Steering rack issue!

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Is your UJ well greased/lubricated?

As it is when you turn both left and right I wouldn't suspect the ram as it would be in two different positions depending on whether you are turning one way or the other.
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Re: Steering rack issue!

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Rory,

After posting gave UJ a spray with plusgas and problem solved. Will lubricate it with Lithum grease soon.

Kenny
C5 x7 2.0 HDi 160 hp Estate exclusive, moved on.
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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rory_perrett
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Re: Steering rack issue!

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Kenny

That's great news - we love the quick easy fixes. I use spray grease that turns up in the 99p/£1 shops occasionally.

Rory
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