MMR Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I had my car out for a drive this weekend, I drove it about 20 km back and forward. It has been sitting for a while, I havn't really had time to drive it lately.Anyway, I noticed alot of play in the steering wheel. I have tried to jack up the front of the car and tried pulling on the front wheels, but theres no play in any of the tie rods.Where would be the next place to look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musturd Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Could be the rag joint for ur steering shaft they rot out pretty easily. Ur rack could also be causing the slop in ur steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Would I have to buy a new steering shaft or can I just replace the joints?How hard is it to get the shaft out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 For the shaft you have to get a whole new shaft. Removing it and replacing it is easy, but good needle bearing shafts are pricey. I'd bet on it being at least partly that, though i've replaced EVERYTHING in my front end with new stuff except my rack/A-Arm bushings and I still have some play. Getting these mustangs to feel tight in the front end is pretty hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 For the shaft you have to get a whole new shaft. Removing it and replacing it is easy, but good needle bearing shafts are pricey. I'd bet on it being at least partly that, though i've replaced EVERYTHING in my front end with new stuff except my rack/A-Arm bushings and I still have some play. Getting these mustangs to feel tight in the front end is pretty hard.How about this one?http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/MM-MMST14/94-04-Mustang-Steering-Shaft-Assembly-For-Power-Steering-Rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 That's the one I have. Actually, I think it's the only one available for our cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
