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Old 07-05-2012, 01:45 PM
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Default Play in steering wheel
My 93 Honda del sol has play in the steering wheel and clunks slightly going over some bumps...I just replaced both tie rods because they were worn out. It also makes a creaking noise if i turn the wheel sharp enough to do a u-turn and i don't have power steering. If anyone has any thoughts please let me know.
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Old 07-05-2012, 02:01 PM
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does the car have a manual steering rack? or did the car have power steering and you just removed it?
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Old 07-05-2012, 02:52 PM
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it never had power steering
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Old 07-05-2012, 04:39 PM
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Default Re: Play in steering wheel
Sounds like the CV joint on the axle.

Ninja Edit: for the clunking.
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Old 07-05-2012, 04:56 PM
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Default Re: Play in steering wheel
i replaced the axle less than a year ago
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Old 07-06-2012, 02:52 AM
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Buy some aftermarket steering rack bushings. They will be cheap, maybe 30 bucks.
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Old 07-06-2012, 05:11 AM
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Default Re: Play in steering wheel
Originally Posted by it2qwk4u
I just replaced both tie rods because they were worn out.
Did you just replace the outer tie rod ends or the entire tie rod with outer and inner?
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Old 07-06-2012, 08:45 AM
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just outer
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Default Re: Play in steering wheel
Jack the front of the car up. Is there any play in the wheels? Possibly the joints in the steering linkage.
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Old 07-06-2012, 08:49 AM
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Check the inner then, they're probably worn out if you've already replaced the outers because of wear. Also check the ball joints.
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