Mazda CX-9 2009 Model steering play issue

[SER_GTR]

how many miles registered on odo? looks like its steering rack itself or the intermediate shaft or its U joint

[faisalayub]

208K kms.... Also seems to me like U Joint...

[Xulfiqar]

its a usual mazda steering column, try to check play under the dashboard with engine off. If nothing is seen then check all bushings if they are experiencing too much counter force play when steering is turned.

what happened to the older mods of PW - why cant they put in their suggestion on such threads?

[faisalayub]

Will check the bushings and play under dashboard...

I didnt feel any play while car is Off... Will check again...

[uzeemujeeb]

Car 2 baar inspection mein fail ho gayi hy

sir allow me to ask do they charge owner fees for every appearance for vehicle test / inspection. Or there is time scale to appear again in the same fee

[faisalayub]

1st inspection fees is 84 riyals, if failed than upto 3rd inspection 28 riyals..

If failf for 3rd time, the 4th time full fees again. .

[faisalayub]

Guys new update... Went to another mechanic and he said that your rack is worn out... Either repair it or replace it...

Even I felt the grinding and clunking noise when mechanis assistant is shakimg steering wheel...

I am also hearing the clunking noise while am alone car us parked and shaking the steering wheel...

I thought that may be it would be tie rods or ball joints but no.. All are ok..

What would be the reason of rack worn out???

[capsat]

bad rack end seal taking up 'ruml' acting as emery

[Xulfiqar]

dont freeplay the steering with engine off. It will always clunk that way.

Also test the bushings of the rack if they are allowing the rack to move as counteraction. They should not.

btw - all mazda steerings are very tight and very sharp, meaning even slight input causes rapid change in vehicle direction, It wont be too difficult to test it.