P/S bushings
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- fergie
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P/S bushings
What can I use to replace the bushings for my rack N' pinion unit ? I'm short on money!
Fergie in San Pedro, Ca 1982 Maxima wagon 181,000+ miles
- fergie
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Power Steering bushings (rack and pinion), also, do the strut springs have to be seated in a certain position ? I'm getting a banging sound after I replaced the cartriages. Rebuilt rack and pinion unit at the same time. ie; replaced "O" rings.
Thnx, Ferg
Thnx, Ferg
Fergie in San Pedro, Ca 1982 Maxima wagon 181,000+ miles
- kassim503
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Im not sure what would be a suitable replacement for those bushings, besides the proper bushings themselves. Are yours worn out? Mine held up against the test of time pretty well.
Yes and no on the springs, if there is this little part on the cartridge pad that dips lower than the rest of the surface, the end of the coil is supposed to fit into there. Same as the tops, but I never replaced the front struts so I shouldnt be talking...
If you feel uncertain about the position of the springs, you can chain the springs compressed while the car is on the ground, and jack up the car while the springs are chained so you can move stuff around in there without turning a wrench.
The clunking or banging, it can also be the top lock nut working loose, and bad control arm bushings. I would point fingers at the control arm bushings before anything else.
Yes and no on the springs, if there is this little part on the cartridge pad that dips lower than the rest of the surface, the end of the coil is supposed to fit into there. Same as the tops, but I never replaced the front struts so I shouldnt be talking...
If you feel uncertain about the position of the springs, you can chain the springs compressed while the car is on the ground, and jack up the car while the springs are chained so you can move stuff around in there without turning a wrench.
The clunking or banging, it can also be the top lock nut working loose, and bad control arm bushings. I would point fingers at the control arm bushings before anything else.
'83 maxima sedan, l24e, a/t, black
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- fergie
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Thanks for responding, the control arm bushings, both, have been replaced. Was not the lock nut either. Will be checking to see if it is in fact springs 2morrow. Hoping 4 a PICK YOUR PARTrun 2morrow will keep ya posted as to what is discovered, found out, or stumbled upon. I'll get some pics of my trusty little steed posted soon
Thanks All,
Fergie
Thanks All,
Fergie
Fergie in San Pedro, Ca 1982 Maxima wagon 181,000+ miles
- kassim503
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