Play in steering?

[Splitz]

Hi there, I have a 94 ATX with about a 1/4 of an inch in play in the steering. I have had the problem for as long as i've owned the car. I'm wondering if its just something that needs adjusting or if its my steering rack just getting old?

 

[SHOZ123]

http://www.shotimes.com/SHO3pinchbolt.html

 

[sdpatt]

If not that, check the tie rod ends for play.

 

[Splitz]

I cant see the pinch bolt, i removed the boot and their isn't a 10mm bolt any where to be found. Also i have new tie rods. soo i'm kinda at a loss. thanx for your suggestions

 

[projectSHO89]

The pinch bolt is there. It connects the steering shaft to the input shaft of the rack. Keep looking.

Which tie rod ends were replaced? The car has 2 inners and 2 outers. If only the outers, for example, were replaced, the inners might still be bad.

Inspect your ball joints while you're at it.

Steve
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