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[compuwiz_uk]

stickied as its a fairly common problem.

[grimwades]

That's the next job for me to do!

I presume I just get a new bolt from Ford?

When I do it, I'll take some pics.

Dave

[Crusty]

Glad this got stickied as it was becoming slightly tiring searching for the TSB for this common problem for people time and time again :} :L

[kingkong]

can t say i have ever noticed this on mine

[Dansmondeo]

It was only last week I was thinking the steering was not as it used to be, checked all tyre pressures, fluid etc etc, so I am guessing this is another thing on the list to be done.

[Retro Man]

Mine is notchy from centre only. Its like a pressure point once passed it moves freely could this be the cause too? The garage I've taken it to today says its the rack.......£324!!

[Si ST Turbo]

just done mine,very easy and loads better.

[Waltfen]

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Mine is notchy from centre only. Its like a pressure point once passed it moves freely could this be the cause too? The garage I've taken it to today says its the rack.......£324!!

My 2001 V6 is the same.
Could it just need greasing?

[Steveeo]

how easy??

any chance of a step by step guide??

i got this happenin to mine & if its easy enough to do i will do it myself....

[farmer giles]

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how easy??

any chance of a step by step guide??

i got this happenin to mine & if its easy enough to do i will do it myself....

there is a guide in the third post of this very thread. sounds quite straight forward TBH.

[Retro Man]

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Mine is notchy from centre only. Its like a pressure point once passed it moves freely could this be the cause too? The garage I've taken it to today says its the rack.......£324!!

My 2001 V6 is the same.
Could it just need greasing?

I took it to a Ford dealership on Friday who carried out the TSB - but still exactly the same! At least they did not try and charge me!! They say its the rack and want close to £800 for one!!

[V6-Dave]

are we going to get pics of this as this is on my list of probs to correct.

cheers

[glgerhold]

Doesnt the step by step describe how to fix a creeky steering rack not a notchy one?

[grimwades]

Just did the job, the steering is so much smoother, although there's a really small 'notch' at the centre point of the wheel.

The replacement bolt has a FINIS code of 6866165 and has a T40 (torx) head on it. The old bolt took a 8 or 10mm socket.

I've taken some photos which I think will help.

Dave

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[danant81]

SNAP! I have just bought a 2004 mondeo and the steering seems to stick when facing straight but when its past the centre point the steering seems fine. Can get a bit nervy when you only want to make slight adjustments to the steering and it feels tight. Could this just need re-greasing as well?

[grimwades]

Yes, exactly how mine behaved. Now almost sorted :). I used Silicone Grease from a spray can. I wish I'd bought some in a tube now, it may have cured it completely.

Well worth doing though!

Dave

[Bat]

Hi,
Any instances of this on MK2s ? Seems to be what I've got, although my steering pulls to the left as well. I don't want to put another rack on only to find some grease would have fixed it! :shocked:
Cheers,
Gavin :)

[jimbo24]

Hello all i,ve just done mine but did,nt need to remove bolt as i used a spary grease called tri flow contains teflon comes with a straw like wd40 bent straw around and gave it a good spary and it worked a treat the streering before was notchy from lock to lock now there is nothing perfect from lock to lock just thought i,d let you know this as saves taken bolt out. :)

[V6-Dave]

on the last pic where is that? sorry to be thick buts it dark out there and i aint taking car apart yet lol.

i can see the bolt you take out but just questioned tha last piccy.

cheers for this will make life easy refering to this on saturday