Originally Posted by
gingas
What's the average life span for a rack & pinion? If I make a left turn w/ signal on signal won't go out unless I do it manually.
Now, also could my rack/pinion cause my front end to be weak, Reason being is when driving straght I let wheel go car goes to left. Also if I take off standing still car goes left and right. I've had at least 6 allignments in the 3 yrs having the Gsr. My suspension is stock besides a skunk 2 rear lower tie bar. When I had my brakes done the other day they said I need rear shocks.
Would that have anything to do with my front end issues.
I want to lower car eventually but, not sure would this correct these issues.
Any feedbacks will be greatly appreciated.
Have you taken the steering wheel off for any reason? If the bolt isn't tight, and everything isn't lined up correctly, these issues will occur.
The "turn signal cam" is a white piece of plastic located behind the steering wheel, which might be your problem. Remove the airbag, then the 19mm bolt, and the steering wheel. You'll see a black peice of plastic with "SRS" printed on top, and 2 plastic tabs that line up with the wheel. You'll see how it works, it's very simple. I can take a few pictures for you tomorrow if need be, mine is disassembeled at the moment.
If your rear shocks are completely blown, I can see adverse steering affects happening, but not
that bad. More than likely your suspension needs a good overhaul. I would replace the worn bushings & ball-joints and go from there. If you want to lower your car, now is the time.
Originally Posted by
jdmforeel
well im having a unstable steering problem after i did the gsr front and rear disk brake convertion...i did changed the tie rod ends and still didn't fix the problem most people say that it was the rack pinion..so i guessing changing this sooner or later..or can someone find a DIY on this..94civic hatchdx h22 under the hood
Not sure what all you installed from a GSR, but how about the other balljoints on the knuckle? How are your bushings, and swaybar end links?
Just to add, like Spec R said, Rack & Pinion assembley's generally outlast the car. You may need to change the tie rod ends a few times, but everything else inside is pretty solid. Usually when they need replaced, it's because they no longer hold power steering fluid. Mechanical malfunction is unlikely.
Originally Posted by
gingas
I jacked front up to see if I could see what problem is. When I take and wiggle left wheel it moves a little only in/out toward the strut/springs. The right wheel I did the same thing. With this saying is that a definate sign of maybe a ball joint or tie rod end.
Also guess this might explain my alot of play driving car/taking off stand still.
JDMforee not sure about the problem w/ yours
Jack the car up and have somebody push on the wheel while you lay under it. Inspect the lower and upper ball joints and bushings for abnormal movement. If everything looks tight you might have a bad wheel bearing or hub assembly.