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<blockquote data-quote="mu22stang" data-source="post: 9147122" data-attributes="member: 81298"><p>Do you still have the Twinkies on this thing? If so, get some 17's or 18's.</p><p></p><p>The first three things I think of from your description are <strong>steering shaft/rag joint</strong>, <strong>steering rack bushings</strong>, and <strong>hub bearings</strong>. SN-95 Mustang steering feel is inherently numb and sloppy. The steering rack isn't a bad piece at all, but the two aforementioned bushings wear out and can create this slop you are feeling.</p><p></p><p>There was a TSB (technical service bulletin) on the steering rack bushing creak you described. If brought in, Ford replaced the units that came from the factory with a harder polyurethane bushing. Many take this route or choose an aftermarket supplier for the poly bushings with satisfying results.<span style="color: Red">[edit] TSB # 05-14-3 replaced the inner sleeve, not the bushings themselves. However, replacing the sleeve and upgrade the bushing material should do the trick. Check 006's thread <a href="http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/how-230/414622-creaking-squeaking-steering-wheel-when-turning-fix.html" target="_blank">here</a>[/edit]</span> However, I prefer the use of aluminum steering rack bushings. I installed and experienced a vast improvement in steering feel on a couple of Cobras ('97 and '04). Both installs used Maximum Motorsports units and cost around $40. Best $40 you'll spend on this car.</p><p></p><p>As far as the steering shaft, you'll have to inspect two things. The rag joint is a rubber bushing that breaks the plane between the upper and lower steering shaft. If damaged, it can create slop. There's also a sleeve that seats and centers the steering rack in the firewall. Those have been known to slide out, causing a loose steering feel. You can inspect that from the interior of the car, near the pedals.</p><p></p><p>The hubs are also known to grenade on SN-95 Mustangs. To check those, torque the front hubs to their 258 lb-ft torque spec. Then, replace the wheel/tire and torque the lugs. Grab the wheel/tire at 12 and 6 o'clock and rock the wheel back and forth to check for play. Repeat for 3 and 9. If it’s sloppy, you need a need hub bearing. Also, check for a clean, smooth, silent rotation of the wheel. I usually remove the brake caliper when I do this so the friction of the brakes doesn't compromise the test.</p><p></p><p>Other than that, check for properly torqued suspension components, correct alignment, full power steering reservoir (Dexron III/Mercon only), and greased tie rod ends.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mu22stang, post: 9147122, member: 81298"] Do you still have the Twinkies on this thing? If so, get some 17's or 18's. The first three things I think of from your description are [B]steering shaft/rag joint[/B], [B]steering rack bushings[/B], and [B]hub bearings[/B]. SN-95 Mustang steering feel is inherently numb and sloppy. The steering rack isn't a bad piece at all, but the two aforementioned bushings wear out and can create this slop you are feeling. There was a TSB (technical service bulletin) on the steering rack bushing creak you described. If brought in, Ford replaced the units that came from the factory with a harder polyurethane bushing. Many take this route or choose an aftermarket supplier for the poly bushings with satisfying results.[COLOR="Red"][edit] TSB # 05-14-3 replaced the inner sleeve, not the bushings themselves. However, replacing the sleeve and upgrade the bushing material should do the trick. Check 006's thread [URL="http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/how-230/414622-creaking-squeaking-steering-wheel-when-turning-fix.html"]here[/URL][/edit][/COLOR] However, I prefer the use of aluminum steering rack bushings. I installed and experienced a vast improvement in steering feel on a couple of Cobras ('97 and '04). Both installs used Maximum Motorsports units and cost around $40. Best $40 you'll spend on this car. As far as the steering shaft, you'll have to inspect two things. The rag joint is a rubber bushing that breaks the plane between the upper and lower steering shaft. If damaged, it can create slop. There's also a sleeve that seats and centers the steering rack in the firewall. Those have been known to slide out, causing a loose steering feel. You can inspect that from the interior of the car, near the pedals. The hubs are also known to grenade on SN-95 Mustangs. To check those, torque the front hubs to their 258 lb-ft torque spec. Then, replace the wheel/tire and torque the lugs. Grab the wheel/tire at 12 and 6 o'clock and rock the wheel back and forth to check for play. Repeat for 3 and 9. If it’s sloppy, you need a need hub bearing. Also, check for a clean, smooth, silent rotation of the wheel. I usually remove the brake caliper when I do this so the friction of the brakes doesn't compromise the test. Other than that, check for properly torqued suspension components, correct alignment, full power steering reservoir (Dexron III/Mercon only), and greased tie rod ends. [/QUOTE]
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