2003 GT rack and pinion

sjlawr · 02-11-2006, 03:11 PM

On my 03 gt the steering rack creaks. I put the car on a lift and the entire rack shifts about 1/2 inch, which is where I assume the the creaking is coming from. I do not think it's coming from the inside of the rack. Any input on your thoughts as to where the noise is coming from would be appreciated. I plan on replacing the bushings to stabalize the rack. Any input is appreciated.

bigwhitecobra · 02-13-2006, 09:17 AM

Bushings most likely suspect. Change them out and see what you have.

P.C. · 02-27-2006, 02:14 PM

Is it still under warranty?

332cobra · 02-27-2006, 05:06 PM

i had this issue occur when going over bumps and turning. i thought it was the rack and pinion and even the bushings, it turned out to be the arm bars. they look like a lower case L. the parts were about $90 for both, and installation was about $60. can you here the sound if you nudge the wheel to the side with your heel? this when the car is standing still.

if one is creeking, chances are the other will start to creek soon, have both looked at.

sjlawr · 02-27-2006, 07:35 PM

It turned out to be the bushings. I pulled the bolts out, threw in some greese, put it back together and the noise is gone. We'll see how long it lasts, at least I know what was making the noise.

332cobra · 02-27-2006, 08:02 PM

that was easy.

02-11-2006, 03:11 PM	#1
sjlawr vlgeideyot Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Panama City, Fl Posts: 55	2003 GT rack and pinion On my 03 gt the steering rack creaks. I put the car on a lift and the entire rack shifts about 1/2 inch, which is where I assume the the creaking is coming from. I do not think it's coming from the inside of the rack. Any input on your thoughts as to where the noise is coming from would be appreciated. I plan on replacing the bushings to stabalize the rack. Any input is appreciated. __________________ 2003 Mustang GT Conv. USAF

02-13-2006, 09:17 AM	#2
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Re: 2003 GT rack and pinion Bushings most likely suspect. Change them out and see what you have. __________________ 2003 GT White---STOLEN May you burn in hell whoever took it. Dumbazz didn't even get the good engine that was in the garage.

02-27-2006, 02:14 PM	#3
P.C. SIT DOWN SHUT UP AND HOLD ON! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: EASTON P.A. Posts: 27	Re: 2003 GT rack and pinion Is it still under warranty?

02-27-2006, 05:06 PM	#4
332cobra Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 13	Re: 2003 GT rack and pinion i had this issue occur when going over bumps and turning. i thought it was the rack and pinion and even the bushings, it turned out to be the arm bars. they look like a lower case L. the parts were about $90 for both, and installation was about $60. can you here the sound if you nudge the wheel to the side with your heel? this when the car is standing still. if one is creeking, chances are the other will start to creek soon, have both looked at.

02-27-2006, 07:35 PM	#5
sjlawr vlgeideyot Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Panama City, Fl Posts: 55	Re: 2003 GT rack and pinion It turned out to be the bushings. I pulled the bolts out, threw in some greese, put it back together and the noise is gone. We'll see how long it lasts, at least I know what was making the noise. __________________ 2003 Mustang GT Conv. USAF

02-27-2006, 08:02 PM	#6
332cobra Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 13	Re: 2003 GT rack and pinion that was easy.

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