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Subject:Re: Sticky Steering-'85 Westy
Date:Mon, 28 Oct 1996 10:37:48 +0000

> When steering to the right the wheels sticks slightly coming back when 
> straightening out.  Sometimes I hear a little squeek or rubbing noise.  
> Is this serious or maybe just cured with well placed grease?  I can't 
> tell if it's the wheel or steering rack.

Mine did this also. I lubed the the U joints leading to the rack & 
the problem went away. I also flushed the power steering system, but 
don't think this was the problem. Try raising the front end and 
turning wheels with engine on & off. Mine had the problem even when 
off, which lead to the U joints being suspect.

Shawn & Janis Wright
'88 Westy (336k)
'85 Jetta TD (359k)