Have a 96 Cobra and I've got a bunch of play in the steering wheel, and by observing the shaft while the steering wheel is moved back and forth it isn't the shaft. Now my next problem is I cannot find a power steering rack that isn't $350+ so I'm wondering if I can swap with a v6 or GT rack?
Differences in power steering rack?
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Not sure how much play you got but before replacing the steering rack try to adjust it. There is a large flat locking nut on the rack that you can loosen and with a 19 MM socket you can tighten the rack. I've done this on mine and it seemed to help though I didn't have bunch of play in mine just wanted to tighten the steering feel a bit as I thought there was a bit of slop in it.
Have any photos or videos to show what you mean? I'd say I have about an inch of slop, or roughly around 10 degrees of play in the wheel. I can see the input shaft of the rack moving with the steering wheel but the wheels do not move, which is why I firmly believe it is the rack itself. If I can simply tighten it up that'd be great
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/fS0AAOSw7fleqI1m/s-l600.jpg
Maybe not the best picture I could find but you can see that large flat locking nut surrounding the 19MMnut inside of it. If you get under your car and look at the steering rack you can't miss it.
Maybe not the best picture I could find but you can see that large flat locking nut surrounding the 19MMnut inside of it. If you get under your car and look at the steering rack you can't miss it.
Are you sure it is not the rack bushings that are sloppy? The bushings definitely get worn like most rubber bushings. I replaced mine on my 97 this year with MM solid steering rack bushings. Much tighter.
I've recommended them for years. It was one of the best mods I ever did to my car as far as steering/suspension goes.
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