I think the steering rack on my car is gone:( I have a 1995 Road Master wagon. Is there some way to mickey mouse this problem until I can get to a mechanic??
2007-01-06 00:55:45 · 7 answers · asked by mamaexfour 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i would advise you to get to a mechanic asap because if u have an accident and your insurance co.find out then your insurance is void!!!
2007-01-06 01:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by stuartalan w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a power steering reservoir that should mean you have power steering. If you are planning on replacing it your self I would remove it and take the steering rack to the parts store/junk yard and say this is what I need its out of my 91 Accord. There are different steering racks. I know there is the power steering and the manuel steering racks and trucks/SUVs use a swing arm set up and im sure there are much more.
2016-05-22 22:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you say it is the steering rack? It is much more likely that it is the ball joints, tie rods, tie red ends, or the power steering pump.
If you are right there is no "band-aid" fix. It is a new rack and pinion. All the others are fairly inexpensive compared to a rack.
2007-01-06 01:26:41 · answer #3 · answered by mr_brian_mclean 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you car has rack and pinion steering, then not likely. As a side point, it must not be safe to drive with bad steering. Good luck.
2007-01-06 00:58:53 · answer #4 · answered by jack w 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rack and pinion steering is a small hydraulic unit that is only replacable, there's not a way to make it work. Unless you've built them for a career, you may not even know which model it is.
2007-01-06 01:12:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my firebird a few months ago. Asked my brother (a mechanic) the same question. He said that unfortunately you can't really do anything but replace it, and it's not really safe to drive until you do. Sorry!
2007-01-06 00:59:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check the power steering belt. A new belt may help until you get it to a garage.
2007-01-06 01:16:29 · answer #7 · answered by R1volta 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋