The car in question is a 2006 RSX Premium (Canadian model. Not a Type S or Type R)
With both front wheels off the ground:
- If I grab the wheel (driver or passenger) at 3-9, I'm able to move the wheel inward and outward.
- Both wheels have about 1" in play.
- While doing so, I can see my steering wheel moving as well.
The outer tie rods have been replaced, the inner tie rods have not been changed yet.
Before I go out and get new inner tie rods, how am I supposed to check to see if they're good?
The part where both inner tie rods meet, I can see that going from left to right.
Is any of this normal? And is the shock supposed to move as well when I'm doing the 3 & 9 test?
Also, steering related:
- Sometimes, it feels like the steering is pulsing/kicking back slightly when turning.
- I hear a clunking noise from the front. Not sure if all of this is related.
- Theirs a bit of free play or what's known as a dead spot in the wheel (~1 inch).
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Edit:
My car is doing almost the same thing as shown here (my wheel doesn't move that easily or much) and I'm on the JDM DC5R suspension.
With both front wheels off the ground:
- If I grab the wheel (driver or passenger) at 3-9, I'm able to move the wheel inward and outward.
- Both wheels have about 1" in play.
- While doing so, I can see my steering wheel moving as well.
The outer tie rods have been replaced, the inner tie rods have not been changed yet.
Before I go out and get new inner tie rods, how am I supposed to check to see if they're good?
The part where both inner tie rods meet, I can see that going from left to right.
Is any of this normal? And is the shock supposed to move as well when I'm doing the 3 & 9 test?
Also, steering related:
- Sometimes, it feels like the steering is pulsing/kicking back slightly when turning.
- I hear a clunking noise from the front. Not sure if all of this is related.
- Theirs a bit of free play or what's known as a dead spot in the wheel (~1 inch).
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Edit:
My car is doing almost the same thing as shown here (my wheel doesn't move that easily or much) and I'm on the JDM DC5R suspension.
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