If a Chimaera needs...

[Orophin]

...front drivers side bushes replacing and there is some play on the steering rack, what are we talking about to make it well again? Steering rack will probably have to be replaced or reconditioned...how much money will it take to put right?

Thanks for your help and time!

[Red Cabbage]

Bushes are a few quid each but the best option IME is to do the while car with Powerflex polybushes at around £250 a set. If you don't do the work yourself then the labour for this will be significant.

Steering racks are TVR in-house specials and there are three or more versions including PAS and non PAS. Movement in the rack could be a number of things, pinion, shims, track control arm inner or outer. The most reputable rack refurbers typically charge £150-£300 depending on the job.

Is it your car or one you are looking at?

[spend]

Sure play is on the rack itself? is it PAS?

Bushes aren't expensive, just a fair bit of labour. I would only replace them in sets though, having a side to side imbalance would just be asking for handling inconsistency

[Chimjunkie]

Dont forget the all important Geo setup after any suspension work. £150-250 from a specialist. Not just someone who has a laser thingy!

[That Daddy]

You may find the play in the rack is nothing more than a worn tie rod/track rod arm(the output knuckle)not a biggy on the PAS cars but i dont know the availability on the manual racks,maybe some one like Spend can fill you in on that one.

[Orophin]

Yes PAS is has

[daz the plumber]

i changed both uj`s that resolved the play on my steering wheel .

[Red Cabbage]

daz the plumber said:

i changed both uj`s that resolved the play on my steering wheel .

Exactly.

You need to track down where the play is: -


Bulkhead bush
Column UJs
Pinion
Rack
Track Rod inner
Track Rod end
Rack Mountings