2001 Rover 75 2.5 connoisseur rack adjustment

myrova · 28th June 2017, 13:16

Hi Folks
Is it possible to adjust the play in the steering rack in situ.
With my old SD1 shims could be added or replaced to adjust play by removing a plate on the rack body.Any advice most welcome and appreciated.

Kind Regards Dan Gardner

T-Cut · 28th June 2017, 17:43

The rack to pinion clearance isn't adjustable, though I've never read of any need to do so. Are you sure the slop is there and not in the linkages to the front wheels? There are four ball joints that should be examined just in the steering system, but umpteen others that may create sloppy steering..

What symptoms does it have?

TC

myrova · 2nd July 2017, 15:36

Thanks for the reply,I have not been under the car yet,the steering feels very light and worn,I know with adjustable racks you can get that new car precision feel back again.But as you say there are a lot of joints to check.

Best Wishes Dan

28th June 2017, 13:16	#1
myrova Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 v6 Conn saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Perth,Western Australia Posts: 103 Thanks: 40 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	2001 Rover 75 2.5 connoisseur rack adjustment Hi Folks Is it possible to adjust the play in the steering rack in situ. With my old SD1 shims could be added or replaced to adjust play by removing a plate on the rack body.Any advice most welcome and appreciated. Kind Regards Dan Gardner

2nd July 2017, 15:36	#3
myrova Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 v6 Conn saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Perth,Western Australia Posts: 103 Thanks: 40 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	2001 Rover 75 steering rack Thanks for the reply,I have not been under the car yet,the steering feels very light and worn,I know with adjustable racks you can get that new car precision feel back again.But as you say there are a lot of joints to check. Best Wishes Dan

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The rack to pinion clearance isn't adjustable, though I've never read of any need to do so. Are you sure the slop is there and not in the linkages to the front wheels? There are four ball joints that should be examined just in the steering system, but umpteen others that may create sloppy steering.. What symptoms does it have? TC