Steering rack creaking/knocking

[Richinnes]

Hi peeps iv just bought a 182 cup packed clio, its got a knocking/ creaking noise when i turn the steering wheel left to right, its got an advisory for the steering rack gator being split on the mot. Can i just replace the gator and regrease etc or do i need a new steering rack??

Thanks Rich

 

[danielbarton94]

Are you sure it's not the top mounts ? And clean it out and then regrease and put on the new boot

 

[Richinnes]

No defo not the top mounts, had that problem before. It does it when the cars stationary and you can feel it through the steering wheel and hear it down by my feet, not nice!
Cheers for the info buddy

 

[mad in general]

No defo not the top mounts, had that problem before. It does it when the cars stationary and you can feel it through the steering wheel and hear it down by my feet, not nice!
Cheers for the info buddy 

I had some very similar noises, Torqued up the rack mount bolts and all is well. They were not loose, just not quite tight enough. I would try this first.

 

[Richinnes]

Cheers buddy are try that! Thanks

 

[Chip-mk1]

Changing the gaitor isnt going to fix a problem caused by a split in one, if its split it allows water in which washes out the grease and allows the joint to wear excessively, put a new gaitor on after that is like shutting the stable door after the horse has already bolted!

Check your rack bushes have no play (need to look while someone rocks the steering, you will see the rack move if you have an issue)

 

[Richinnes]

Had the car up on a ramp today and the rack was loose, the bolts were done up but the damage has been done!! Its worn the bushes out the noise is not as bad but still there never the less.
I rung renault and they said as its a cup 182 you can only buy the whole steering rack joint! They dont just sell the bushes. Dose anyone know if thats right? As the guy on the phone sounded like he had never even seen a car part let alone give me parts advise lol.

 

[Chip-mk1]

The bushes come with the metal clamps and a new bolt.

25 quid ish each iirc

or you can buy Powerflex ones for less. I bought a set for our 182 but then converted to EPAS which doesn't have the bushes so if you get stuck I can dig them out and post them to you for a fiver less than new price.

 

[Pauleds]

When you say you rang Renault, who did you actually ring?
im pretty sure separate rack bushes are available, and also updated ones are too.

 

[Richinnes]

Life style renault eastbourne part department, my mechanic reconed you could get the bushes too!

 

[Richinnes]

Just looked on ebay and there is a genuine one on there for £26 steering rack bush kit.
I just didnt want to just start buying bits willi nilly if there was a certain bit i needed!

 

[Chip-mk1]

You need two.

 

[Richinnes]

O really, its cheaper to just buy the joint kit £47 trade price. cheers dude

 

[Pauleds]

Contact Renault Wolverhampton on here for any genuine Renault parts that you need.

 

[Chip-mk1]

O really, its cheaper to just buy the joint kit £47 trade price. cheers dude

Or Powerflex ones which are cheaper.

 

[Richinnes]

Powerflex would be better, im planning on keeping the car for a while. Are they on ebay? Cheers

 

[1812lsd]

Steering rack bush part Number: R77 00 784 171 You will need two (2) They are £7.91 each from Adam at Renault Wolverhampton: 01902 439500, a trader on here.

 

[Richinnes]

Spot on cheers buddy thats a great help

 

[1812lsd]

Oops, just realised I picked up the wrong invoice.
Steering rack bushes £24 each 7701470760

It does depend on what rack you have though.
Read this thread: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...Bushes&highlight=Steering+rack+bushes+part+no

 

[LeeRS]

was just having a read through here. Seems like the issue I have. How much labour are we talking to fit powerflex bushes?