SaKaNa Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 So yesterday I started getting this REALLY loose or sloppy handling feeling.. felt like my pathy lost 2000 lbs, it was like the entire thing was 100% carbon fiber... just felt much too light and loose. Whenever I'd turn when moving, it felt like my steering had alot of free play in it, but when I looked, the wheels were only moving when I moved the steering wheel, and they were moving IMMEDIATELY, no free play. So I decided to look around underneath this morning. Rear diff breather tube was disconnected, no big deal. Then I saw this... Could this bad CV boot be the cause of my problems? What am I looking at as a cost to repair this... I've never had to do one of these, and I never bother doing things myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projekz Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I highly doubt it's the CV. Sounds more like a power steering or suspension problem. I would check the sway bar links and the steering system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaKaNa Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 I've been told tie-rods, and rear control arms, but I poked around and couldnt find anything wrong in the moment I was checking it out, but the CV boot there is definitely in need of replacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 CV's have nothing to do with steering effort AFAIK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaKaNa Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 My brother just took it for a drive, and described the feeling as "delayed steering when youre moving" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zilverado Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 My brother just took it for a drive, and described the feeling as "delayed steering when youre moving" Have you tried having someone turning the steering wheel while you watch the steering components. You should be able to see if there is alot of movement in some of the joints in the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Could air be in the rack and pinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Hello. The boot is bad and will eventually need to be replaced or the CV will go from dirt and lack of lubrication; it's an expensive job to pay to replace the boot, you might even cosider having the axel half replaced at the same time. The loose steering is common in old pathys and is related to worn bushings in the steering linkage; I'd jack the frame up and give the wheels a tug to see if they wobble or seem loose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik the Mirakle Ape Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Check the steering rack bushing directly below the oil filter.Over the years oil builds up on this bushing and it gets bloated until it finally gives out.Once it gives out , your steering rack can move about an inch or so , causing the symptoms you're describing.When i bought my 96 and i went over everything , mine was bloated but still holding together and i got a new one from the dealer for $20.And definitely take care of the CV boot ASAP also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 My brother just took it for a drive, and described the feeling as "delayed steering when youre moving" =? bad CL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 No such thing on an R50.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 that may be so but i have no clue what the heck he drives nor is this thread in r50 area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Last I checked, WD21s don't have struts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I second the rack bushing. Ive already gone through 2 of them. And if they're gone it'll prevent you from getting a proper alignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Last I checked, WD21s don't have struts. Maybe not, but we do have a FRAME!!!!! :tonguefinger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyb33 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Last I checked, WD21s don't have struts. woah dan being a d1ck.......thats unexpected...... :tonguefinger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Last I checked, WD21s don't have struts. the picture was of the cv boot that is in the title of this thread. my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Well, just my effing luck... I pulled off my skidplate to drain and flush the radiator, and what do I see? A bunch of rubber pieces...which I invariably traced back to my non-existant drivers side steering ack bushing. I'll post some pictures when I get home... Does anyone have any tips (*cough* Alex) on replacing them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Pic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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