Attn: crx suspension know-it-alls
 

Is the rack and pinion on a 88 crx si rebuildable. The reason i ask is because one of the sides of the rack(passenger side) when coming out of the housting I can move it up and down. So everytime i hit a bump i hear this rattle plus the steering wheel shakes at all speeds. All input appreciated. If its not know a good place that sells them at a decent price. Thanks :D

Re:Attn: crx suspension know-it-alls
 

Jack your car up and wiggle the wheels.If just the wheel moves its your bearings.Rack and pinion is stering not suspension.

Re:Attn: crx suspension know-it-alls
 

I know about that wiggle checks but one of the sides of the rack I can move the rack up and down, meaning there is excessive clearence. Sooo wanted to know if its rebuildable. :)

Re:Attn: crx suspension know-it-alls
 

u may want to check out some of your bushings...my old car(89 CRX Si)used to shimmy REAL bad when I had to brake real hard...I eventually replaced all the bushings up front, and it cured the problem...

Re:Attn: crx suspension know-it-alls
 

No shimmy when braking, it shakes above 20. I guess ill just buy another rack . Thanks for the input.

Re:Attn: crx suspension know-it-alls
 

yes, the rack's rebuildable. ::)

Re:Attn: crx suspension know-it-alls
 

wow a lot of dumbass answers to a simple question.. he said he moved the rack by hand and it had play in it. he didnt ask "WHAT COULD BE WRONG???"

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Re:Attn: crx suspension know-it-alls
 

Yes the rack is rebuildable, the service manual goes throught the process, however Ive never bothered, just go to a yard and pick one up.

Try to replace the bushings around the bolts that connect the rack to the bulkhead (3 total). If a shimmy is your problem this might be your fix.