[mpesik]

Hi.
I'm curious. Considering the steering is manual is it stressful on the steering rack to turn the wheel while stationary?

 

[Vulcan Grey]

yea, it will put more stress on the rack. Try to be moving a tiny bit while turning the rack, and it'll be much easier.

 

[carbuff]

^^^ Travis' advice is spot-on, even with power assisted steering, on ANY car.

 

[rsamani]

Been telling the wife that for a long time . Not to turn steering while the car is not moving. I just get this crazy look from her like I am making this up.


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[LostPawn]

I haven’t owned a car that broke the steering rack and I’ve had a few high millage cars. I’ve had cars with sloppy steering, but I’m not sure if that was simply wear and tear on the steering rack or elsewhere. I’d try to avoid turning the wheels while stationary, but I’m not sure it will cause any excessive wear.

 

[jtrealty]

It is not so much that it is hard on the steering gear so much as it is on the driver. If you can it is always better to turn while moving but not always possible. Especially if parallel parking. It also makes it easier if the tires are NOT underinflated.
David Teitelbaum

 

[amanda11270]

Anyone know if the manual steering rack has inner tie rod ends? Or is it a fixed end that is not replaceable?

 

[Vulcan Grey]

here are all the parts of the rack.

https://picasaweb.google.com/116113253735518541549/SteeringRack

Inner ball joint uses a small plastic cup with a spring, which eventually does need to be replaced along with the other plastic parts.

Worst part is corrosion due to the grease drying out and moisture getting int there. If you do maintenance, and replace the grease, then it should last longer.

 

[Nessal]

You know what's crazier? I was taught this in drivers ed of all places. Not sure if they do this anymore.