Andrew Findlay Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 My manta just failed mot on loads of items, one being rough steering from rack to steering wheel. Any idea what needs replaced or can it be lubed. Thanks Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 It could be the U/J in the engine bay that is at the top of the link rod that joins the rack to upper column. These do go stiff and try to seize up sometimes. You can free them up with some lube and articulation, but normally you need to take them off the car to do it. Other possible point is the column bearing itself, they have a habit of the small ball bearings inside dropping out. Its mounted in the bottom of the steering column outer just above where that U/J sits. There should be a spring tucked in between them but that often doesn't get refitted if its been apart, its there to hold the bearing together. You can rebuild the bearing as long as all the plastic parts and metal bearing faces are in good order, just remove clean and grease up with new ball bearings. Plus of course it could actually be a tightness in the rack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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