Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 1997 1.5 Steering Rack Play on 1.5D Model?

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Thu 7 Aug 2008 14:18
1997 1.5 Steering Rack Play on 1.5D Model? - Styrman
Whilst giving the car it's yearly once over I found that there was some play in both front wheels when held at the 3 & 9 position.

I have found the play to be coming from the steering rack (Power assisted). There seems to be play where the two ends of the track rod ends join the steering rack. If I grab the part where the two join the rack there is upward and downward movement as if something is loose. The play isn't huge but there is noticable movement.

All the mountings are tight and the two torx bolts that are on the rack itself in the area are also tight

When moving the end up and down it doesn't seem to be transfering along the power steering arm!

Is this play normal or am I right in thinking the rack is on the way out?

Cheers
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