95 V6. There's a metal rod that appears to run along the front axle. I looked under there last night, and saw it hanging on one side, inserted into a rubber fitting. I assume there's another fitting on the other side, but it was dark so I just pulled it. It seems too thin to be any kind of real support.
What Is This Metal Rod?
- Thread starter Michael Gordon
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It's probably the one on the power steering rack that equalizes the pressure on the bellows. There should be a place on the other side to insert it.
This makes sense. I was hearing some grinding noise, especially when I turned left. That's why I was under there in the first place. After a couple of hours driving, I speculated that the noise was the steering rack. Here's to hoping that replacing it on both sides will take care of that. Thank you.
It's just a pressure equalization tube so the bellows don't blow out. If you are hearing grinding, a rack replacement may be in your future
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