If it's not one thing, it's another...

[bigdare23]

When I thought my car was going to be fine for a few months **** starts ****ing up again!

I believe I need a driver side axle now and/or a rack and pinion now. My steering wheel is in the wrong location (at 10 o'clock rather then 12 o'clock) and when I drive my cars pulls hard to the left. In addition, every time I brake my steering wheel vibrates hard as hell. I looked under my car and wiggled both axles and the driver side one has some play in it. ****!!! Now, not only do I have to buy a driver side axle, but I need a half shaft too since I'm currently using a SiR axle and half shaft. As for the rack, I need to replace that anyways since my little "accident" with the ditch. Luckily, I have Robert's old one from his CRX. Anyways, sorry about the rant guys

[sakasaku]

that sucks.

[toonz]

I hate when stuff like that happens

[sakasaku]

dare you know i have a whole rack and pinion in my storage bin from my civic if you want we can work something out!

[JDMJAYDC2]

x2 on the axel thing the vibration is coming from your car being out of allignment and or your rotor problem that we still need to address we can get up after my move and knock all that stuff out no need to rant airdare i got you homie

[EuroTra$h]

dude i fell your pain i just rebuilt my motor now my valves are ticking all 4 struts busted and my car does that vibrating sheet when i brake too in need so much mon ey to fix all that garbage

[The BUCKY]

you still need the roof done? did you get any quotes anywhere else

[StraightSix]

x2 on the axel thing the vibration is coming from your car being out of allignment

Wrong! Alignments don't cause vibration. Especially a vibration under braking.

[jfrolang]

HF rack + Quaife = win

You can build a custom "SiR" driveshaft using an 88-89 Integra axle with a 90-93 Integra outboard CV joint.

[LoveGirl]

I believe I need a driver side axle now and/or a rack and pinion

x2

[jriley60]

I believe I need a driver side axle now. Now, not only do I have to buy a driver side axle, but I need a half shaft too since I'm currently using a SiR axle and half shaft.

x2

im changing my Intermediate shaft and buying a driver's side Integra axle of the same year

[bigdare23]

you still need the roof done? did you get any quotes anywhere else

I haven't had a chance to get quotes yet, but with the crx messing up it seems like the hatch project is on the back burner once again.

[bigdare23]

HF rack + Quaife = win

You can build a custom "SiR" driveshaft using an 88-89 Integra axle with a 90-93 Integra outboard CV joint.

I'm really thinking about doing the Quaife thing. How hard would it be to install everything?!?

[bigdare23]

I believe I need a driver side axle now. Now, not only do I have to buy a driver side axle, but I need a half shaft too since I'm currently using a SiR axle and half shaft.

x2

im changing my Intermediate shaft and buying a driver's side Integra axle of the same year

I guess we are in the same boat

[bigdare23]

Any one have a DA half shaft laying around?!? I dont really want to go the custom route.

[jriley60]

I guess we are in the same boat

crappy part is mine came from hmotors like that they said if i sent them the old one they would send me a new but then what would i drive on till then...lol...i'll ask my friend he might have one....I'm still going to have hmotors send me a new one though just out of principal : )

[EvasiveEF9]

Check your bushings/balljoints/tie rod ends?

[LIKEG6]

vibration is your rotors being warped

Just get them turned if they are still in specs or replace them, but if you replace them then go ahead and replace your pads so that the old pads won't eat up the new rotors

[JDMJAYDC2]

time to hit the pull a part d u know we can get a half shaft easiely

[SlamminCRX]

vibration is your rotors being warped

Just get them turned if they are still in specs or replace them, but if you replace them then go ahead and replace your pads so that the old pads won't eat up the new rotors

x2

[EvasiveEF9]

Maybe, but that wouldn't account for the steering wheel being off. THAT could be the alignment, however...

Maybe oyu have a loose tie rod end AND bad rotors?

[southside]

When I thought my car was going to be fine for a few months **** starts ****ing up again!

I believe I need a driver side axle now and/or a rack and pinion now. My steering wheel is in the wrong location (at 10 o'clock rather then 12 o'clock) and when I drive my cars pulls hard to the left. In addition, every time I brake my steering wheel vibrates hard as hell. I looked under my car and wiggled both axles and the driver side one has some play in it. ****!!! Now, not only do I have to buy a driver side axle, but I need a half shaft too since I'm currently using a SiR axle and half shaft. As for the rack, I need to replace that anyways since my little "accident" with the ditch. Luckily, I have Robert's old one from his CRX. Anyways, sorry about the rant guys

STOP RANTING and get the **** DONE! at least your car runs .

[jfrolang]

An EF manual steering rack is a very simple device. I will assume you already know how to remove/install the rack since you have to do that anyway.

To disassemble the rack, the first thing you're going to do is remove the boots that cover the inner tie rods. Then you'll remove the inner tie rods. If you are replacing them, you only have to remove one side (the rack will slide out in either direction). There is a lock washer that needs to be bent out of the way, then you'll use a 22mm wrench and a 17mm wrench to unscrew the inner tie rods from the rack. If you don't have a 22mm wrench, a 7/8" is the same size.

Next you're going to remove the rack guide screw (aka adjuster nut). It's a 14mm nut but it's surrounded by a giant 40mm lock nut. Honda has a special tool for the lock nut (P/N: 07916-SA50001), or you can use channel lock pliers. When that's out, a spring, washer and the rack guide will fall out.

At this point you will pry the pinion dust seal out (replace, Honda P/N: 53426-671-003) and remove a snap ring that holds the pinion in. Lift the pinion/bearing assembly out and then the rack will slide out of the case.

At the passenger end of the rack, there is a nylon rack end bushing. You'll want to replace this as well (Honda P/N: 53430-SH3-000). You'll probably want to hose out the empty gearbox to remove all the old grease and dirt. Use new grease on all the components before installing.

[bigdare23]

Thanks jfro!

[bigdare23]

Tie rods are a year old. Plus if they were bad, the car was "click" while braking (been there done that LOL). I need to replace my rotors since I believe they are faulty (2nd time I need to resurface them in about 8 months) and I'm upgrading pads while I'm at it.

[southside]

Maybe I should make one of these does it really make u feel better?

[bigdare23]

Maybe I should make one of these does it really make u feel better?

Venting always make you feel better.

[The BUCKY]

dare did you ever get the roof fixed on the hatch

[bigdare23]

dare did you ever get the roof fixed on the hatch

Nope, it's still sitting at my grandparents house covered.

[The BUCKY]

oki can fix it for you when i get back from cali. bout 2weeks from now. that work for you

[bigdare23]

oki can fix it for you when i get back from cali. bout 2weeks from now. that work for you

I might have to push it back toward the end of the year now, since the crx is going to take a grip to fix. Plus, I gotta drop a motor I have laying around in it (or replace a headgasket) before I put it on the road again (sad thing is I dont have the time to fix it now). I know, we'll work out something. Thanks homie

[southside]

haha I'd replace the head gasket on the 16 and call it a day

[Black R]

oki can fix it for you when i get back from cali. bout 2weeks from now. that work for you

hmmm..... I want to take the sunroof out of my hatch. I'll hit you up on that too bucky. Maybe aluminum or lexan instead to fill the hole and reduce weight?

[bigdare23]

An EF manual steering rack is a very simple device. I will assume you already know how to remove/install the rack since you have to do that anyway.

To disassemble the rack, the first thing you're going to do is remove the boots that cover the inner tie rods. Then you'll remove the inner tie rods. If you are replacing them, you only have to remove one side (the rack will slide out in either direction). There is a lock washer that needs to be bent out of the way, then you'll use a 22mm wrench and a 17mm wrench to unscrew the inner tie rods from the rack. If you don't have a 22mm wrench, a 7/8" is the same size.

Next you're going to remove the rack guide screw (aka adjuster nut). It's a 14mm nut but it's surrounded by a giant 40mm lock nut. Honda has a special tool for the lock nut (P/N: 07916-SA50001), or you can use channel lock pliers. When that's out, a spring, washer and the rack guide will fall out.

At this point you will pry the pinion dust seal out (replace, Honda P/N: 53426-671-003) and remove a snap ring that holds the pinion in. Lift the pinion/bearing assembly out and then the rack will slide out of the case.

At the passenger end of the rack, there is a nylon rack end bushing. You'll want to replace this as well (Honda P/N: 53430-SH3-000). You'll probably want to hose out the empty gearbox to remove all the old grease and dirt. Use new grease on all the components before installing.

I doubt I'm going to install that quick steer setup, so what should I do to prep the rack before I install it? I already got inner and outer tie rods. I'm assuming I need that nylon rack end bushing. Should I take it apart and re-grease it? Should I replace the dust seal?

[sakasaku]

I am number 1
Cause 2 is not a winner, and no one remembers third

WTF? cocky much...lol

[bigdare23]

WTF? cocky much...lol

Text me!

[bigdare23]

WTF? cocky much...lol

Text me!

[jfrolang]

Anything more than replacing the inner tie rods involves completely disassembling the rack.

[southside]

WTF? cocky much...lol

Once again people that dont know need to stay quiet as I walk by.If you know Lil Wayne you would know thats from a song

[sakasaku]

Once again people that dont know need to stay quiet as I walk by.If you know Lil Wayne you would know thats from a song

i do not listen to little wayne, i am rap fan but i am picky i like old skool stuff when rap was rap....just my