Originally Posted by cross4ya

Hi,

This forum is great for tips and DIY work but one subject that no one has explained remotely well so far is how to tighten the steering rack nut. My steering makes a "knock/clunk" noise when it's turned slowly. I've only just changed the front struts, both lower boll joints, the entire track rod end assembly and linkage. I'm not asking for suggestions on what could be causing the clunk/knock but this thread is specifically for information and a complete DIY instruction on how to tighten the steering rack nut/bolts that a lot of people have mentioned before.

Please anyone who knows explain, I've already read the service manuals there is no straightforward and DIRECT instruction on how to do this. I'd like to attempt this before getting the wheel bearings changed.

Anyone who has done this before please explain, including the tools needed, the exact position and the estimated time for this job.

Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by ZX2 Nick

Page 3045 of the service manual PDF covers ADJUSTMENTS > STEERING GEAR if that's what you mean by steering rack, there actually is no rack, it's an old school recirculating ball mechanism with a steering box. There are no struts either, there are seperate shocks and springs.