Thank you for taking your time to answer. Silicon spray sounds a lot better than steering rack, which is what an old friend suggested late yesterday afternoon. We will definitely try this option before getting into some expensive repair. J. Walker's response suggested CV joint and even that sounds better than steering rack. (Thank you, J. Walker!) First the spray, then a good mechanic, I guess! I think we even have some spray we used on the snowblower this winter. Thanks again!