Re: [DML] Steering rack stiction

["Rustproof" <Rustproof@xxxx>]

YES! I have been experiencing the exact same problem! And I mean EXACTLY!
I've tried lubricants, gaskets ...you name it but nothing seems to work. It
is especially hard to locate the problem because when everything cools down,
it works just as smooth as silk. But "stiction" is definitely the best
description for this ailment I have heard yet. (just a little sticking and
just a little friction) Arthritis of the steering rack maybe? I hope
someone out there has a cure because this one has had me stumped for quite a
while.
Rustproof
Vin 1559
----- Original Message -----
From: <jwit6@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 9:40 PM
Subject: [DML] Steering rack stiction


> 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
>
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