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'82 245 Wagon Power Steering Question 200 1982

posted by  quiksilver on  Thu May 29 18:01 CST 2003
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Hi guys. I picked up this wagon not too long ago knowing some work needs to be done. No knocking noises or shaky column but the steering itself has far too much play. Thinking of upgrading to turbo so the uncertain handling is bad news.
What could be the problem? I initially suspected that some tightening might be in order but that doesn't appear to be the case (I'm a newbie to the internals here). Since this is a major safety issue, I went to a garage to seek advise and immediately was told that the whole steering column/ rack had to be changed.
Is this true? Or have I missed out on something? Haven't had the best of experiences with garages in recent times so any feedback (or pointing in the right direction) is mundo appreciated. Thanks again.







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    '82 245 Wagon Power Steering Question 200 1982

    posted by  StreetAngel21 on  Thu May 29 23:18 CST 2003
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    Devan, maybe check out for a loose steering column. Also maybe wheel bearings or bad tie-rod. Hope this helps!
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    Michael 'Street'... one AZ '85 244DL 185K miles








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    '82 245 Wagon Power Steering Question 200 1982

    posted by  Cliff Pope on  Thu May 29 21:46 CST 2003
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    You need to get someone to rock the steering wheel gently from side to side while you examine every bit carefully. Follow the whole linkage through.
    Watch;
    column flexible joints
    bearing where the shaft enters the steering rack
    bearings at each end of the rack
    balljoints inside the rubber boots
    track rod ends where the links join the arm on the wheel assembly
    suspension bottem balljoints
    wheel bearings.
    rack attachments
    loose steering wheel nut

    anything else I have forgotten

    If it is anything in the rack or its ball joints you just need a new rack.
    But the other bits can be replaced seperately







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