2001 Renault Espace steering rack rattles and bangs

2001 RENAULT ESPACE
88,500 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SAMMIE-ANNA
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on uor last mot we were told that there was play on the offside and nearside steering rack, it makes a rattly banging noise when you go over bumps etc,
we need to get it repaired to pass the mot so i wondered is it possible to replace gaitors/bushes or is the steering rack a whole part as on our old (94) espace? and how much it is likely to cost?
thank you
Aug 26, 2008 at 3:09 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The dust boots wont stop the noise, it sounds as if the mountings are shot, i don't have a pic to see the set up so i am just thinking about how most racks are mounted, i would be guided by your mechanic on this, it is something that you really need to see first hand to make a judgment on.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 26, 2008 at 5:28 PM