WV75Z Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I have a slight wander in the front end that seems to be coming from the left side. When I turn to the right the car seems to weave a little and not track as well as when turning to the left. I shook down the left front side and immediatly noticed significant play when shaking the road wheel at at 3 and 9 oclock. The play isn't in the outer tie rod but it seems to be coming from the inner or the rack. I haven't yet raised the right side but will in a couple of hours when I get home. 1) I will be surprised if the right side has as much play as the left if any. If it doesn't is it safe to assume the left inner tie is bad or could it still be the rack? 2) If the rack is loose is there any adjustability on an 83? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUZN Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 You know let me ask you. When you hit 80kmh to 100kmh to you get Steering wheel shudder slightly but you drive straight? Im getting the same crap but it sounds like my wheel nuts are loose but they arent. Cand it seems liek outter tie rods or rack. but liek you I havent raised it yet.. Im almost thinking its wheel bearings as they are those hand tight type and I'm thinking the previous owner didnt tighten enough maybe? so axels has play.... lol Ill check mine again tomorrow but I get that same movement only 3-9 Cause at first I thought it was my Lower Balljoints. Let me know what you find out.. infact maybe ill check mine tonight lol bored..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUZN Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 wow I must be tired my english was that of a 4 year old LOL can anyone even make sense of what I was saying LOL Sum'd: 3 to 9 oclock feels like a couple mill. of play. 12-6oclock no movement. My head mechanic said over phone that cause these are hand tight bearings that get tighter as they heat up they shouldnt be extremely tight or they break and its normal to have some movement. But I get steering wheel shudder as I drive at about 80-100kmh. I did change front tires so It might be crappy tires but, I still have to do some more investigating. Anyone else have this type of situation or syptoms. ok sounds liek I have some intelligence now YAY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger.svoboda Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 the rack is held down by two clamps that go around the rack and the crossmember so if those are loose the rack can go back and forth. there aren't any pins or indents to hold it a fixed position. If it is wandering and you haven't done anything probably things are wore out. outer tie rod, ball joints and something else that I can't think of at the moment should probably be replaced. Don't do it piecemeal friend of mine tried that and altho things got better it wasn't right until everything was new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUZN Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Just got my balljoints.. My drivers side was totally SHot, No rubber boot really just a bunch of muddy grease that looked like a boot LOL.. $51 per side. Got both for obvious reasons. Plus my other 280zx parts car had almost new links so switching those and the front suspension from the parts car is better Might put in the Manual Rack to since its just a Huge Manual gear that lasts forever!!! hehe should fix my issues Also gonna grease up those Wheelie!! bearings with Lucas Grease yay!!.. so should be smoooth as a babies bum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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