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Old 22-04-2014, 06:27 PM   #1
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hey guys my steering makes a cracking sort of noise when steering from lock to lock in a stationary position but fine whilst driving. I know this will probably be the rack on its way out but if it was the rack would the noise happen even with the engine off and steering manually?

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Old 23-04-2014, 04:46 PM   #2
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There was a recall on SERI and SERII to ensure the rack is secure.

I would seek professional advice if I was uncertain about what was going on with my steering!
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Old 23-04-2014, 05:15 PM   #3
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Hi there, like mnm96 said the au's 1/ 2 's had a recall on the steering rack. Hope this helps -

http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...leID=5309&vf=1

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=5681

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Old 08-01-2015, 02:09 PM   #4
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Default Re: steering rack question

Hi.
Hope that you already have worked out where the noise is comming/came from.

My wife's S3 had a noise that I first thought was the steering rack, ended up being the D bushes on the sway bar where dry.

A little bit of graphite grease and no more noise.

Hope that may help you.
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