Re: Steering Rack bushings bad?

[byoshida@zygote.hsc.usc.edu (Benton Yoshida)]

>My suspension on my 8v at the moment is terrible and I'm planning on putting
>my 16v''s supension on it when my coil-overs get here so this could be a
>major part of the problem.  When I go over bumps, pot-holes, etc my steering
>wheel shakes violently with the impact.  It can also be moved a milimeter in
>all directions while the car is in stable position.  Is this a sign of the
>rack's bushings going bad?  Is it a problem with the tie-rods?  Are the
>bushings dificult to replace?  Thanks
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My Mk.1 had the same problem and it was the bottom bearing (bushing?) of
the steering column going/gone bad.  In my case, the rack wasn't the
culprit.  It's supposed to be a common problem.  I wasn't in a confident
mood so I had it done.  Made a night and day difference.  Good luck,
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