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I had this steering vibration around 80.
I've replaced the ball joints, control arm bushings, balanced front wheels.
Still occurs.
Since I was going to put in the RCA's and the outer tie rods were
still factory with somewhat crusty boots, I decided to search for a rebuilt steering rack.
This is the place -> http://www.jorgenauto.com/
$200 + core charge, lifetime warranty. Recommended by
several Volvo owners.
I popped out my old rack and the inner tie rods were loose.
Not surprising for 150K miles. I would say any MK2 over 100K is
probably suspect.
RCA's installed, new rack and a fresh alignment later, all I can say
is what a difference. Tight steering. The car feels almost new.
Note: Toyota does not produce rebuilt racks for the MK2. Only new ones. $$$
I've replaced the ball joints, control arm bushings, balanced front wheels.
Still occurs.
Since I was going to put in the RCA's and the outer tie rods were
still factory with somewhat crusty boots, I decided to search for a rebuilt steering rack.
This is the place -> http://www.jorgenauto.com/
$200 + core charge, lifetime warranty. Recommended by
several Volvo owners.
I popped out my old rack and the inner tie rods were loose.
Not surprising for 150K miles. I would say any MK2 over 100K is
probably suspect.
RCA's installed, new rack and a fresh alignment later, all I can say
is what a difference. Tight steering. The car feels almost new.
Note: Toyota does not produce rebuilt racks for the MK2. Only new ones. $$$