Thread: Steering question

a few months ago I got a new rack and pinion for my 2001 grand prix, ever since I got about 3/4 of an inch freeplay in steering, went back to shop and mechanic said that's the way it was and there was no way to adjust it, anyone have a suggestion, just doesn't make sense to me that brand new parts should have such a problem...the freeplay is aggravateing to me, wife's car she said she is about got use to it, but not me

Try checking the steeering shaft joint that goes between the rack and the column, it is under a rubber boot.

Originally Posted by QUICKSILVER462

Try checking the steeering shaft joint that goes between the rack and the column, it is under a rubber boot.

ok are there any adjustment in it, thanks

NO adjusmentsto be made, just make sure the connetion to the shaft on the rack is tight, the bolt is in place and not loose, make shure the u-joint is not loose or broken, basically you need to check all the mechanicals going to the rack to make sure there are no problems there. If somthing is bad, then that is likely the problem, if not, then you have to start checking the rack. Take a look at the rack, does it look new? or is it all dirty and greasy? If it was a reman (new) rack installed, it should still be clean, or painted all black. If a used un-remanufactureed rack was installed, the problem might be the rack itself.

hi i have the same problem even put in a new intermediate shaft and rack .though the shaft might be bad.how did you make out.have 2001 gtp.

Originally Posted by ronaldgtp

hi i have the same problem even put in a new intermediate shaft and rack .though the shaft might be bad.how did you make out.have 2001 gtp.

man i,m just driving it like it is, wife mostly drives it and she sort of got use to it, if you find an easy fix, let me know

put back in old shaft grease it real well so far works find. had a bad dorman shaft 425-135 was real loose.