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Author:  CD [ Mon May 24, 2010 2:26 am ]
Post subject:  Steering clunck sound

Hi All,
I've recently had a few strange sounds from up front & I think I've narrowed it down to a certain sequence of events.

When I'm driving around a corner (turning to the right, with the steering at close to full lock) I hear a clunk sound(metal contacting metal) as I'm bringing the wheels back to being straight (so as I leave the turn). I also get a vibration sound when doing this (metal against metal sound)... not all the time but most of the time.

I've been under the KJ a number of times over the last month or so trying to find something loos but can't.

Any input would be much appreciated.

CD

Author:  Fouros [ Mon May 24, 2010 3:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering clunck sound

cd check the power steering bushes that hold the rack to the front x member

Author:  CD [ Mon May 24, 2010 8:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering clunck sound

Fouros wrote:
cd check the power steering bushes that hold the rack to the front x member


Thanks Fros, I'll have a look.

Author:  CD [ Tue May 25, 2010 7:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering clunck sound

Spot on Fros, I'm getting a price for a new rack and labour cost.

(not sure if it's something I should consider doing or not.. I've never done one before.)

Author:  CD [ Wed May 26, 2010 1:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering clunck sound

$200 parts & $300 labour

What do you think Fros... good price or should I be getting another quote.

CD

Author:  Fouros [ Wed May 26, 2010 1:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering clunck sound

mate if its just the bushes you can buy them from rock auto, cheap, i think i got quoted 300 for an overhaul + labour

Author:  Fouros [ Wed May 26, 2010 1:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering clunck sound

beat me to it

is that total or do you have to pull the rack yourself?

Author:  CD [ Wed May 26, 2010 1:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering clunck sound

Fouros wrote:
beat me to it

is that total or do you have to pull the rack yourself?


$500 is the total.

He told me that it would be OK for 6 to 12 months.. so no rush = time to save.

Author:  Fouros [ Wed May 26, 2010 1:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering clunck sound

thats a good price,

rockauto.com has those rack bushes for 11.66 each and they deliver to australia, they are a new favorite site for jeep bits that are not RHD specific

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