>On Tue, 19 Aug 2003, Shawn Wright wrote:
>
> > Ok, I found the source of play - the U joint at the rack is worn out.
> Part #
> > 281 422 417, according to EKTA. BusDepot lists it as a steering shaft (for
> > $199!) but I need only the U joint itself. Has anyone found a source for
> > these? I'll try the dealer in the morning, it's too late now...
> >
> > ps: Are these supposed to be lubed somehow? There's no grease fitting.
> >

You can get the U-joint for a driveshaft for a Mazda RX7 (I only happen to
know because my co-worker got one yesterday) at Canadian Tire for
$37,  Surely any flaps can get the U-joint for a steering rack for that or
less.