KingStromba
06-05-2005, 16:26
I have movement in my drivers side wheel. The movement is coming from the inner knuckle joint on the track rod, just before it connect to the rack. I can get new track rods from reno with the track rod ends for 70 pounds. This will replace the worn knuckle joint and stop the wheel wobbling.
However, a refurbished rack from some places is about 150 to 200 pounds. If i replace the whole rack the knuckle joints will be replaced but i will also have a refurbished rack. Reno mechanics have told me that rack replacement on the Clio is pretty unnecessary unless they are leaking as the rack and pinion joints do not wear.
So should i pay extra labout to get the whole rack replaced with a refurbed one - total cost £350 to 400 odd quid
Or just get the track rods replaced - total cost £150 to £200
Anyone actually seen the rack wear at the rack and pinion join? I have tested my rack and it seems to be unwork as wheel movement is synchronised with steering wheel movement. Im pretty sure the problem is the knuckle joint.
However, a refurbished rack from some places is about 150 to 200 pounds. If i replace the whole rack the knuckle joints will be replaced but i will also have a refurbished rack. Reno mechanics have told me that rack replacement on the Clio is pretty unnecessary unless they are leaking as the rack and pinion joints do not wear.
So should i pay extra labout to get the whole rack replaced with a refurbed one - total cost £350 to 400 odd quid
Or just get the track rods replaced - total cost £150 to £200
Anyone actually seen the rack wear at the rack and pinion join? I have tested my rack and it seems to be unwork as wheel movement is synchronised with steering wheel movement. Im pretty sure the problem is the knuckle joint.