Re: Steering rack stiction

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

Try spraying some lubricant on the rubber bushing where the steering
goes through the front bulkhead. You may have to replace the bushing.
You could also try greasing the tie rod ends and ball joints. Make
sure that all of the boots and seals are not cut or torn.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, jwit6@xxxx wrote:
> My steering rack is sticking now that it's hot and I'm doing all of
my driving with the air on. It seems when the car is cool, the
steering performs flawlessly, but as it reaches operating temp on 80
degree days, the steering rack seems to heat up from the radiator and
begins to exhibit stiction. The wheel sticks where ever you tend to
put. I've pulled the pinion cap and loosened the spring tension on the
nylon slider by adding 2 custom paper gaskets to raise the pinion
cover, but it only delays the effect and makes the steering a little
looser when cold. It's been topped off with 90wt gear oil. Any one
else experience this feature? Any suggestions. 
> Thanks,
> Jim 6147