I have a question.
What are the signs of a failing rack and pinion? I have a rebuilt unit in my 89 Shadow ES with about 70K miles on it (258K on the car).
I just started getting the morning sickness where it does not provide any assist when you first start it in the morning. It also has start loosing the assist when I cut the wheel hard either backing up or slowly moving forward.
It also makes noise if when parked you cut the wheel hard at the extremes.
The PS pump reservior is full and I suction the fluid out of the reservoir twice a year to freshen it up with Valvoline synpower PS fluid. There are no leaks under the car.
I am guessing it is a internal rack issue and I will have to get another one. Am I looking in the right direction with the rack or am I mis-diagnosing the problem???
looks like most stores carry A1 Cardone reman units. Are these any good?
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks!