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Old 08-09-2019, 02:10 PM
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So I have this clunk
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Is this repairable or just replace?
 
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Old 08-09-2019, 02:55 PM
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It looks like "replace" to me, unless you know of a steering rack rebuilder.
 
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Old 08-09-2019, 04:22 PM
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Is it internal to the rack - or possibly dud inner track rods/track rod ends?
You should be able to see any slop at the outers; undoing the clips and sliding off the bellows will allow you to inspect the inner ball joints.

Both can be obtained separate to the rack.
 
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Old 08-09-2019, 04:57 PM
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I just replace the outers. I will look at inners. thanks
 
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Old 08-09-2019, 05:11 PM
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Inners are part # JLM409 if you need them. Jaguar price is silly money but I believe SNG can better oblige.
 
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Old 08-10-2019, 03:03 PM
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inners look great, no movement,
it is the rack rod coming out on drivers side that has some wobble to it making the noise
pax side rod moves straight and true

anyone have suggestion for replacment?

AC delco or Bosch?
 

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