Failed Steering Rack Bush?

[capriblu]

Hi All,

Had the steering rack bush replaced on my coupe (manual TRW rack) about 4 years ago with a repro item.  Have just noticed after a long run today the same knocking noise through wheel.  Can seem to move rack up/down slightly when grabbing n/s control arm; some movement but less pronounced when doing similar with O/S control arm -   Am I on the right lines?

If it is the bush then is failure after just a few years and probably not much more than 7/8 K miles normal?

See that Betaboyz parts now shows a Polyurethane item as alternative?  Has anybody any experience of this as an alternative?

Finally, last time had local mechanic/garage that I know change bush as didn't fancy trying to do this job at home without access to lift.  Is this straightforward if I get car up on axle stands or is it not worth the faff?

All advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Andrew   

[capriblu]

Hi chaps,

Any thoughts / advice 

[Neil-yaj396]

Which bush do you mean? One of the ones between the rack and the securing pieces?

[capriblu]

The hard plastic/nylon bush actually inside the rack at the n/s end.

[peteracs]

Hi

I think this is what you mean.

http://353652584127257704.weebly.com/store/p535/TRW_Manual_Rack_Inner_Bush_PU_Copy.html

Mark states he has had these installed for some time now and all is well. I would have thought PU would be a good solution for this application, anyone else have any comments?

Peter