Hey gang,

I'm not sure if I've got a bad rack or bad inner tie rods... I'm wondering if you could help explain what I am feeling.

When driving at highway speeds (55 +) I will feel a wobble in the steering wheel... it doesn't feel like the tires are wobbling mind you, but it does feel like something being transmitted down the steering shaft.

If I grip the wheel with both hands, I don't feel it... just when I'm driving with one.

Is this at all related to the rack or the inner rods?

The reason I specify these is that the ball joints, outer rods, and all that are new.

What would the symptoms of a bad rack or inner rods be?

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Mike

Mike
I've got a similar instability in the steering of my 1994 940 and have done all the stuff you have plus reconditioning the rack. I suspect the INNER tie-rod ends are worn and intend replacing them shortly.

Also, my upper steering column bearing (straight down under the steering wheel) is worn and rattles badly. Application of grease last week fixed the problem for the meantime, but another job coming up is to remove the column and replace the bearings.

If I still have problems then I'm going to replace the 2 steering universal joints between the column and the rack.

I've got intentions of getting some new front tires, but don't want to do this until I've sorted out the steering, else I'll end up paying for 2 wheel alignments.

Let us know how you get on.

John Marshall
1994 940GL wagon
Christchurch NZ