Inner rack bush

[knuts2au]

Hi, i have a TS i'm getting roadworthy for my son, it has slop on one end of the steering rack, i'm guessing it's the bush inside, is it available as a seperate part? Only seem to find the rack mounting bushes listed.
PeterN

[Verandah]

Have you ascertained that it is definitely the rack?
Its possible that it could also be the tie rod end.

If it is the rack, you will need to to have it reconditioned.

[knuts2au]

No the outer tie rod ends ok the movement is in the end of the rack, the exploded view shows a bush in there but i haven't dropped the boot of yet to have a close look incase it's the ball joint in there.
PeterN

[magnaman89]

if it is the inner bush its cheaper quicker easier to get another rack
have you had someone tell its the bush

[Verandah]

Technically it's a tie rod end.

If you have no other way of getting under it, Run one side of the car up on the gutter.
Without the engine running, have someone jiggle the steering wheel just wide of the freeplay from side to side.
Sidle up underneath the car and either squeeze the boot down enough to feel any play or undo the clamps and slide the boot back so you can grip the rod end and feel if there is freeplay in it.
Should be plain sailing from, there.

While you're there, grab the rack end of the tie rod and push it forward and back as hard as you can.
If you detect freeplay then it is a rack bush.

[magnaman89]

Technically it's a tie rod end.

If you have no other way of getting under it, Run one side of the car up on the gutter.
Without the engine running, have someone jiggle the steering wheel just wide of the freeplay from side to side.
Sidle up underneath the car and either squeeze the boot down enough to feel any play or undo the clamps and slide the boot back so you can grip the rod end and feel if there is freeplay in it.
Should be plain sailing from, there.

While you're there, grab the rack end of the tie rod and push it forward and back as hard as you can.
If you detect freeplay then it is a rack bush.

Veranda im with you more likely the tie rod
Knuts2au where in vic are you

[knuts2au]

Have had it up on the trolley jack check everything out, thats when i picked it up the tie rod ends at the wheels are ok, there is up and down movement in the end of the rack, not an "in/out" movement i'de expext from the inner joint. When the weathers nice i'll jack it up again and pull the boot off for a better look.
PeterN
Mildura

[Verandah]

Peter, usually in the trade, it is easier and cheaper to get a reconditioned rack.
Depending on the make of car, they can be a bugger to rebuild.

[knuts2au]

Was the inner rack end, replaced it, new boot, new boot and tie rod end the otherside, 2 new drive shafts, oil and filter, alt. belt, degrease and a wash. Busy day. New stereo wired in, new spark plugs to go in, chip in windscreen and then in for a roadworthy.
PeterN