hey all
i have a problem with my steering.
im gettign heaps of freeplay on my steering and no its not the tirod and tirod ends.
if i jack it up and steering wheenl locked (key out) and try to move my steering i can turn my steering more then usual before it locks, it moves right up through the column.
i think its the column

steering column $400 retail i get trade
steering rack $650 retail (i can get an exchage for $270)
has any1 had this prob???
also if i drive on a rough road i get alot of freeplay and vibrations in the steering

can any1 help

inside the car

key lock
the wheel steering key lock mechanisim might be the problem
its cheap alloy you will need to take off the plastic surrounds to inspect it or ( locksmith )

colummn
at the bottom of the steering shaft is a universal joint that may be worn
(should have a rubber boot over it )

the rack
some powersteering can be adjusted for firmer feel

large socket and lock nut on the unit

the super lows dont help and did you get a 4 wheel alignment after the lowering
the rears adjustment might be out bigger tyres wont make it any better

would be looking at a reconed steering rack if the problem isnt the power steering pump and pressure related

exploded view of a unit down in the posts
http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?p=671789#post671789

take to fulcrum
get free check
fix what they find
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