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2006 Altima – Rack and pinion play

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  • April 16, 2014 at 6:27 am #594194
    PaulPaul
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      I have a 2006 Nissan Altima. I thought that I had a loose inner tie rod end. After removing the protective boot I found that the inner ball joint is fine but it looks like excessive play on the rack and pinion.
      I took a video of it:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ModyXQzxQjA&feature=youtu.be

      What do you guys think about it?? Is it too much?? Or is it normal?
      Can anything be done with this other than replacing the whole rack and pinion??

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    • April 16, 2014 at 6:45 am #594201
      JasonJason
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        I may be wrong but didnt they have a recall on them for excessive play in the rack and pinion? im not forsure if they did or not. It doesnt look to bad but i dont think its supposed to have that much play. Is it real bad while your driving it?

        April 16, 2014 at 7:28 am #594214
        PaulPaul
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          The steering feels “sloppy”/loose.

          April 17, 2014 at 12:04 am #594442
          EricTheCarGuy 1EricTheCarGuy
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            Looks like it needs a rack to me.

            Thanks for the video and keep us posted.

            April 17, 2014 at 1:35 am #594477
            PaulPaul
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              Thanks guys… will be shopping for a new rack…

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