Hi Roger.

> ..... Perhaps your old rack has a wear issue, and
> something is hanging-up inside, in certain positions?

This is what I suspect too. Moreover, it concerns me because the noise stopped.

I haven't found an exploded view of a steering rack, or seen one open.

Can a steering rack fail without notice? (loss of steering)

I didn't see an adjuster but know what you mean. I recall adjusting
the worm gear on one of my Beetles. A similar result happened! "Grind
grind grind"   ;^)

Thanks again,

Neil.
On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 7:56 AM, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I don't know about manual steering, but my PS rack, had a tensioner--slack
> taker upper on the pinion. I once tightened this to take up any slack that
> may exist, but I overtightened. It is a a rather sensitive adjustment. This
> over tightening caused significant, extra steering effort(PS belt
> removed)lock to lock. Also, the steering wheel would not return to center

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