OriginalSterm

I've got a manual rack in my 951, and the steering is a lot harder than any other manual racked Porsche I've driven. The rack and tie rods are new, the intermediate shaft is used, so I am leaning that way. I've always thought the failure of the intermediate shaft bearings caused sloppy steering, not stiff steering. Any suggestions?

Best to replace the intermediate shaft or should I look at something else?

Dan Shea

Muscles, thats all you need....

Just felt like posting, really don't know what you'll need.

Where in Roc, are you? I'm in the pittsford area.

PorscheDoc

There is an adjustment procedure in the shop manuals on the manual rack. If it is adjusted too tight, it is a real bear to turn. Too loose and you get steering vibration at speed.

OriginalSterm

that's a possibility Doc, i'll check into that.

Dan, I'm in Henrietta and work in Honeoye Falls

OriginalSterm

wow, all it needed was a little adjustment. there is a 17mm jam nut on the rack, with a 7mm adjustment "screw". 3/4 of a turn counterclockwise and the steering feels almost perfect now. never knew these things could be adjusted, thanks Doc!