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Steering Rack Trouble 900 1997

posted by  ahj on  Tue May 6 17:07 CST 2003
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Hi All,

I recently replaced the struts and suspension components on my 97 960 Wagon. I then got everything aligned. About 3 weeks after the alignment I had a clunk in the right front side of the car when going over bumpy roads. The clunk has gotten progressively worse. I got under the car and pushed the rack up and down and sure enough it had some play in it. My assumption is that the rack will need to be replaced. Is there any other solution/repair? If it needs to be replaced any tips beyond what is in the 700/900 FAQ?

Best,

Angus








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Clunk Solved! -- Bad sway bar link (brand new!) 900 1997

posted by  ahj on  Sat May 10 06:40 CST 2003
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the clunk was due to a relatively new swaybar link I installed a month ago. The link (for the newer 960's) which has little balljoint like ends went bad at one end and was the source of the clunking.

I will ask FCP for a replacement/refund on Monday.








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Steering Rack Trouble 900 1997

posted by  torrec57 on  Wed May 7 13:01 CST 2003
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Check the lower A frame bushings specially the rear one.
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Steering Rack Trouble 900 1997

posted by  SLong on  Wed May 7 12:51 CST 2003
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It might be that the suspension bolts need to be tightened to specifications again. This has been the source of cunks for others.

-Steve
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1986 745 w/ M46 200K since new, 1995 965 104K








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Could over tourqing be a possible cause? 900 1997

posted by  ahj on  Wed May 7 13:53 CST 2003
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Thanks for the insight. Could over torquing of suspension bolts be a problem? The bolts are on tight but I did not torque. I didn't go nuts but they are certainly on tight.


Last, the rack had up and down play in it. Mild but if I hit the inner tie rod w/my hand it makes a clunking noise. is this normal?







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