Steering rack question on 4000q, got the shakes

[Huw Powell]

>    For some time now I have had a shake/shimmy in the steering.
> I found some 'play' where tie rods connect to the rack, called
> the "carrier" p/n 811 419 325 D in the family album. I can
> lift/rotate the carrier about a 1/4 inch.
> 
> Is this normal???

maybe not "normal" but close to typical.

> 
> Would this cause the high speed shakes (45mph +) ?

maybe, since that sounds like a lot.  more likely tire(s) out of balance
though.

-- 
Huw Powell

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