Steering Noise ? Rack issue ?

[JimBobC4]

I took my 1995 out today to wash it and noticed a distinct clicking in the steering wheel. The click only happend when the wheel was turned off center. So when going straight and the slightest turn or correction is made, the initial turn of the steering wheel results in a "click". I could feel it in the steering wheel. Although I haven't driven the car in several months, I do not recall that noise or the click. :confused

After 5 minutes of having my little vette helper bump the wheel back and forth, I think I traced the issue back to the rack or where the steering column goes into the rack.

Maybe the flex joint here is worn out or has slop in it ?

Can the steering joint be dry ?

maybe the rack & pinion ? hnoes

The car only has 88k on it.

Any Ideas ?

 

[JimBobC4]

anybody ?

Maybe my description of the issue is a bit off. THe feeling is more like a POP when you turn. It only does it when turned off center.


Any ideas ? Surely someone has experienced this before

 

[gmjunkie]

anybody ?

Maybe my description of the issue is a bit off. THe feeling is more like a POP when you turn. It only does it when turned off center.


Any ideas ? Surely someone has experienced this before

My guess is ,the rag joint is starting to get some ware!~!

 

[JimBobC4]

My guess is ,the rag joint is starting to get some ware!~!

Thats what Im afraid of. It looks like a witch to get to.:eyerole

Any suggestions or tips?