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EthanR · 05-21-2014, 08:22 AM

I had this exact same issue. Ended up putting a new rack in it, and PBM rack bushings. It felt like it was skipping teeth - apparently it was. Also my old bushings were pretty worn, and it would allow it to move a little bit.

I also threw a stance steering bushing thing (the circle one) in at the same time. My other bushing was good but I did it anyways.

Just my experience.

Nategreat923 · 08-18-2014, 01:27 AM

So I was having this same issue, and decided to change my rack bushings as aforementioned in this thread, well needless to say it solved my issue LOL

zooopreme · 08-18-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nategreat923

So I was having this same issue, and decided to change my rack bushings as aforementioned in this thread, well needless to say it solved my issue LOL

What part of

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Originally Posted by Hoffman5982

So far I have replaced the tie rods (z32 inner, s14 outer, has bolt on tie rod spacer) both flcas, steering rack(twice), steering shafts bushing (solid), rack bushings (pbm eccentric, and sway bar bushings. Only thing left is the tension rods, which look/ feel fine. Has anyone had this problem? Its really annoying. Any help is much appreciated.

flew above your head?

If you're going to post something with the intentions of helping at least try to be smart about it. Read every reply regarding rack bushings in this thread, none of which helped the OP, then you come in posting about how rack bushings fixed your issue? C'mon man.

Grocery Cart · 08-18-2014, 11:20 AM

I'm pretty sure he fixed this, but lol zooopreme. Some people just don't know how to read, or don't have the patience.

Nategreat923 · 08-18-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OBEEWON

sounds like oil is leaking on the rack and letting is squirm around in the bushings.

This is actually the post that got me thinking, so I went off of this. I was just posting what had solved my issue is all.

Hoffman5982 · 08-18-2014, 04:26 PM

Yeah I'm still having the same issue, but the third rack I've put in has died so I'm not worrying about it until I either buy a refurbed rack or send mine to get converted to a manual.

I've since replaced the circular bushing with a solid and installed new tension rods. My guess it either the coupler joining the rack to the steering shaft, or the shitty steering wheel hub that will also be replaced soon with a Splash.

Hoffman5982 · 10-10-2014, 07:56 PM

So I recently had my rack converted to manual, and while I had it out I replaced the coupler connecting the steering column to the rack. Since putting the rack back in the steering wheel hasn't shifted a single bit, So I'm confident saying that that was the issue.

I hope this can help anyone with the same issue.

omgosh · 10-11-2014, 11:45 PM

Assuming steering parts and bushings were good, youd be experiencing "memory steer", which is caused by the coil spring binding up under twisting, and fighting the steering. Its caused by worn upper strut mounts. You can add some torrington bearings to reduce the coil bind futher..

Hoffman5982 · 10-11-2014, 11:55 PM

No. It was the coupler. It's fixed now.

xggjxdfj · 10-14-2014, 08:46 AM

Your worm gear is worn in your rack and pinion. Needs a new rack.

***FaLKoN240*** · 10-14-2014, 09:13 AM

Coupler to what?

OBEEWON · 10-14-2014, 09:18 AM

The spline part of the rack that is slipped into the steering column? I'm curious too.

danshaz · 10-14-2014, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OBEEWON

The spline part of the rack that is slipped into the steering column? I'm curious too.

thatd be the entire bottom half from the firewall to the rack, right?
im curious as well. this sounds like an issue im going to run into.

bataangpinoy · 10-14-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NISR20MO

I had this exact issue before and it was my solid rack bushings. They allowed the rack to slide back and forth a few MMs under loads such as hitting the steering stops.... It drove me bonkers.

BINGO. I kept wondering why I had a similar issue with my s13; I just attributed it to extended LCA's and 235/40's on a 9j up front. When I went to do an oil change, I had noticed that one of the rack brackets had partially snapped, and was letting my rack flex about.

Hoffman5982 · 10-14-2014, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xggjxdfj

Your worm gear is worn in your rack and pinion. Needs a new rack.

I don't think you saw where I said my issue is fixed. Rack was leaking but otherwise fine.

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

Coupler to what?

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Originally Posted by OBEEWON

The spline part of the rack that is slipped into the steering column? I'm curious too.

I'm talking about this do-hicky right here

Replaced that and it's back to normal now.

***FaLKoN240*** · 10-14-2014, 03:53 PM

Where did you order that from? Do you have a part number?

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Hoffman5982 · 10-14-2014, 04:32 PM

That's not my pic. I got mine from a junkyard car

ATLspeed · 10-16-2014, 06:40 PM

I've been having this problem since I put my coilovers on. Everyone's will be different from case to case. Mine turned out to be the top pillow ball on my coilover, had too much up/down play. Granted they are godspeed coils from 2007 lol

AHall · 10-06-2020, 09:23 AM

I had this same problem. The car would shift in such a way that the steering wheel would shift 10 degrees while turning. Then when I would hit a bump, turn back in the opposite direction or come to a stop it would shift back. I first replaced the steering rack and pinion. The problem was still there. Then I noticed the bearing in the front strut mount on the passenger side was broken when I removed the cap and saw the strut retaining screw was off center. So I replaced the strut mount and struts on both sides. The problem was still there. Then I inspected the steering rack coupler tightened it and marked it so I could see if it was moving. It was not moving and the problem was still there. I then raised the car and grabbed the wheels at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and moved pushed and pulled and there was movement. I saw on a video somewhere this was a possible cause and an indicator of bad ball joints on the lower control arm. I replaced the control arms on both sides and the problem is gone. I hope this helps someone. It took me months and a lot of unnecessary repairs to find the cause.

S14rebuild · 10-06-2020, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AHall

I had this same problem. The car would shift in such a way that the steering wheel would shift 10 degrees while turning. Then when I would hit a bump, turn back in the opposite direction or come to a stop it would shift back. I first replaced the steering rack and pinion. The problem was still there. Then I noticed the bearing in the front strut mount on the passenger side was broken when I removed the cap and saw the strut retaining screw was off center. So I replaced the strut mount and struts on both sides. The problem was still there. Then I inspected the steering rack coupler tightened it and marked it so I could see if it was moving. It was not moving and the problem was still there. I then raised the car and grabbed the wheels at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and moved pushed and pulled and there was movement. I saw on a video somewhere this was a possible cause and an indicator of bad ball joints on the lower control arm. I replaced the control arms on both sides and the problem is gone. I hope this helps someone. It took me months and a lot of unnecessary repairs to find the cause.

Thank you for reyn to a thread that is 6yrs old...

AHall · 10-06-2020, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by S14rebuild

Thank you for reyn to a thread that is 6yrs old...

Just trying to help people a issue I just had. Someone may have this problem even now like I did. What is the value of your comment?

S14rebuild · 10-06-2020, 02:40 PM

As equal to your old as thread bump.

Oh and welcome to zilvia

08-18-2014, 04:26 PM	#36
Hoffman5982 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Definitely NOT FL.... Age: 32 Posts: 2,504 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	Yeah I'm still having the same issue, but the third rack I've put in has died so I'm not worrying about it until I either buy a refurbed rack or send mine to get converted to a manual. I've since replaced the circular bushing with a solid and installed new tension rods. My guess it either the coupler joining the rack to the steering shaft, or the shitty steering wheel hub that will also be replaced soon with a Splash. __________________

10-10-2014, 07:56 PM	#37
Hoffman5982 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Definitely NOT FL.... Age: 32 Posts: 2,504 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	So I recently had my rack converted to manual, and while I had it out I replaced the coupler connecting the steering column to the rack. Since putting the rack back in the steering wheel hasn't shifted a single bit, So I'm confident saying that that was the issue. I hope this can help anyone with the same issue. __________________

10-11-2014, 11:45 PM	#38
omgosh Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 210 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Assuming steering parts and bushings were good, youd be experiencing "memory steer", which is caused by the coil spring binding up under twisting, and fighting the steering. Its caused by worn upper strut mounts. You can add some torrington bearings to reduce the coil bind futher.. __________________

10-11-2014, 11:55 PM	#39
Hoffman5982 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Definitely NOT FL.... Age: 32 Posts: 2,504 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	No. It was the coupler. It's fixed now. __________________

10-14-2014, 09:13 AM	#41
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Coupler to what? __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

05-21-2014, 08:22 AM	#31
EthanR Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Age: 32 Posts: 215 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I had this exact same issue. Ended up putting a new rack in it, and PBM rack bushings. It felt like it was skipping teeth - apparently it was. Also my old bushings were pretty worn, and it would allow it to move a little bit. I also threw a stance steering bushing thing (the circle one) in at the same time. My other bushing was good but I did it anyways. Just my experience.

08-18-2014, 01:27 AM	#32
Nategreat923 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hogwarts Age: 32 Posts: 263 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	So I was having this same issue, and decided to change my rack bushings as aforementioned in this thread, well needless to say it solved my issue LOL

08-18-2014, 11:20 AM	#34
Grocery Cart Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 582 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I'm pretty sure he fixed this, but lol zooopreme. Some people just don't know how to read, or don't have the patience.

10-14-2014, 08:46 AM	#40
xggjxdfj Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: mr Age: 34 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Your worm gear is worn in your rack and pinion. Needs a new rack.

10-14-2014, 09:18 AM	#42
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	The spline part of the rack that is slipped into the steering column? I'm curious too. __________________

10-14-2014, 03:53 PM	#46
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Where did you order that from? Do you have a part number? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

10-14-2014, 04:32 PM	#47
Hoffman5982 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Definitely NOT FL.... Age: 32 Posts: 2,504 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	That's not my pic. I got mine from a junkyard car __________________

10-16-2014, 06:40 PM	#48
ATLspeed Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Eden, MD, USA Age: 37 Posts: 921 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: ATLspeed Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I've been having this problem since I put my coilovers on. Everyone's will be different from case to case. Mine turned out to be the top pillow ball on my coilover, had too much up/down play. Granted they are godspeed coils from 2007 lol __________________ 93 s13 Vert - 2jz/cd009 -- parted/sold 95 Supra Turbo

10-06-2020, 09:23 AM	#49
AHall Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Dallas Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had this same problem. The car would shift in such a way that the steering wheel would shift 10 degrees while turning. Then when I would hit a bump, turn back in the opposite direction or come to a stop it would shift back. I first replaced the steering rack and pinion. The problem was still there. Then I noticed the bearing in the front strut mount on the passenger side was broken when I removed the cap and saw the strut retaining screw was off center. So I replaced the strut mount and struts on both sides. The problem was still there. Then I inspected the steering rack coupler tightened it and marked it so I could see if it was moving. It was not moving and the problem was still there. I then raised the car and grabbed the wheels at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and moved pushed and pulled and there was movement. I saw on a video somewhere this was a possible cause and an indicator of bad ball joints on the lower control arm. I replaced the control arms on both sides and the problem is gone. I hope this helps someone. It took me months and a lot of unnecessary repairs to find the cause.

10-06-2020, 02:40 PM	#52
S14rebuild BANNED Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida-FAIL Posts: 2,495 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	As equal to your old as thread bump. Oh and welcome to zilvia