Help! Steering rack grease for a 2006 XK convertible
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Johnken (03-03-2020)
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Bill,
+1 to GD. First easy check to do is to check the power steering fluid in the reservoir. The cap has two marks for level "but don't overfill, as it'll pour all over the place (as it's not a sealed system). The APS fluid should be a nice clear cherry red colour. Easy to refill and/or replace if fluid is bad and that could be the source of the "nochy" feel.
+1 to mhminnich - if it's not the APS Fluid, then you'll need to look at the tie rod ends and ball joints. Pretty easy to check but you'll need to jack the car up and check for play.
If it's not this, then you're into checking the APS hoses and then the rack. If it's the power steering pump and/or rack, you're into a whole different world of pain.
+1 to GD. First easy check to do is to check the power steering fluid in the reservoir. The cap has two marks for level "but don't overfill, as it'll pour all over the place (as it's not a sealed system). The APS fluid should be a nice clear cherry red colour. Easy to refill and/or replace if fluid is bad and that could be the source of the "nochy" feel.
+1 to mhminnich - if it's not the APS Fluid, then you'll need to look at the tie rod ends and ball joints. Pretty easy to check but you'll need to jack the car up and check for play.
If it's not this, then you're into checking the APS hoses and then the rack. If it's the power steering pump and/or rack, you're into a whole different world of pain.
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Also, SNG Barrat has aftermarket reproduction pumps. Can’t be certain which fits without knowing your model year.
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Dear Sean, David and other gentlemen,
Thanks very much for your insights. I tool your advice and checked all the potentially straighforward/cheap solutions; but no joy. I managed to find a second hand rack for a reasonable price in the UK, and have had a power steering specialist install it. At first it was still a bit notchy, with a split second resistance at about half way around a full turn of the steering wheel, in both directions. However, the more I drive it, the better it gets (I have no idea why!). So, fortunately, this has had a happy ending.
Thanks again and best regards,
Bill
(Boomerang Beach, Australia)
Thanks very much for your insights. I tool your advice and checked all the potentially straighforward/cheap solutions; but no joy. I managed to find a second hand rack for a reasonable price in the UK, and have had a power steering specialist install it. At first it was still a bit notchy, with a split second resistance at about half way around a full turn of the steering wheel, in both directions. However, the more I drive it, the better it gets (I have no idea why!). So, fortunately, this has had a happy ending.
Thanks again and best regards,
Bill
(Boomerang Beach, Australia)
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DavidYau (05-27-2020)
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Bill,
Thanks for following up on your thread and letting us know your happy results.
So, if I'm right, you're in NSW, Australia, and you managed to find a second hand rack in the UK, and had it shipped to AUS.
I suppose the Jag must a rare sight Down Under as it seemed that no professional garage there was willing to overhaul your steering rack. FWIW the ZF Servotronic system is quite common and there are service packs for this steering rack unit available, but this overhaul job is not really DIY-able for the average home shade tree mechanic.
Thanks for following up on your thread and letting us know your happy results.
So, if I'm right, you're in NSW, Australia, and you managed to find a second hand rack in the UK, and had it shipped to AUS.
I suppose the Jag must a rare sight Down Under as it seemed that no professional garage there was willing to overhaul your steering rack. FWIW the ZF Servotronic system is quite common and there are service packs for this steering rack unit available, but this overhaul job is not really DIY-able for the average home shade tree mechanic.
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