Steering Rack Questions

Grizz3500 · 11-03-2014, 03:44 PM

Cart is 96 DS. Steering wheel is centered, but has a lot of play when driving. Alignment, Tie rods, Yoke, no bent brackets, rack boots are in good shape. The only thing that didn't seem right is the shaft coming out of the rack to the passenger hub assembly. It flexes up and down when turning the steering wheel left or right and seems to be the source of play. This doesn't seem normal to me, but wanted make sure. Is there an adjustment for this or is a new rack required?

tjequip · 11-03-2014, 04:08 PM

This may help.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...A5gocIZ-Py57Yw

Grizz3500 · 11-03-2014, 05:09 PM

Is the shaft that runs through the steering box one solid piece? I have not
removed the passenger side boot yet, but it has a lot of movement. Almost like it has a joint or knuckle in there. If it is one straight piece, your link to the video would explain the movement. In my case, it would be extremely excessive.

tjequip · 11-03-2014, 05:11 PM

There is a joint in there

tjequip · 11-03-2014, 05:14 PM

I think it's part# 1018802-01

Grizz3500 · 11-03-2014, 05:30 PM

Thanks tjequip, I'll have time to take it apart tomorrow. Maybe the Joint you posted is worn out causing my poor steering.

11-03-2014, 03:44 PM	#1
Grizz3500 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Idaho Posts: 29	Steering Rack Questions Cart is 96 DS. Steering wheel is centered, but has a lot of play when driving. Alignment, Tie rods, Yoke, no bent brackets, rack boots are in good shape. The only thing that didn't seem right is the shaft coming out of the rack to the passenger hub assembly. It flexes up and down when turning the steering wheel left or right and seems to be the source of play. This doesn't seem normal to me, but wanted make sure. Is there an adjustment for this or is a new rack required?

11-03-2014, 04:08 PM	#2
tjequip Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alva Fla Posts: 608	Re: Steering Rack Questions This may help. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...A5gocIZ-Py57Yw

11-03-2014, 05:09 PM	#3
Grizz3500 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Idaho Posts: 29	Re: Steering Rack Questions Is the shaft that runs through the steering box one solid piece? I have not removed the passenger side boot yet, but it has a lot of movement. Almost like it has a joint or knuckle in there. If it is one straight piece, your link to the video would explain the movement. In my case, it would be extremely excessive.

11-03-2014, 05:11 PM	#4
tjequip Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alva Fla Posts: 608	Re: Steering Rack Questions There is a joint in there

11-03-2014, 05:30 PM	#6
Grizz3500 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Idaho Posts: 29	Re: Steering Rack Questions Thanks tjequip, I'll have time to take it apart tomorrow. Maybe the Joint you posted is worn out causing my poor steering.

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