

| 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)
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