Steering Rack, What Is This Part And How Is It Supposed To Sit?

[Birth]

Hi all,

I am changing the power steering boots on my R32 GTS4. To start from the start...

I have removed the steering rack from my tie rod end and have removed the steering boots from the tie rod.

On the steering rack end of the tie rod there is a ball housing which is then connected to the steering rod.

Between the ball housing and the steering rack there is a large washer with a rubber ring on the inside of it. It seems to be drifting on the stering rod between the ball joint and the steering rack.

Should this be drifting around or do I have a problem?

Thanks.

Edited October 4, 2007 by Birth

[Simon-S14]

its not normal thats for sure.

Its either broken off from somewhere, Best to remove the tie rod and find out whats going on.

[R DIRTY 3]

It would appear you need a new "rack end".

[Birth]

Hi guys, thanks for your responses. I have looked at it a bit further and it seems that the washer bit clips (not quite the word but kinda close to what I mean), into something close to the tie rod end. As one side of the washer is covered in rubber I am assuming that it is to prevent damage to the steering rack at full lock.

Thanks,

Ben

[E33]

That is normal

It is a stopper