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Yaris Mk 1 - Do I Need A New Steering Rack And How Much ?


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Hi folks,

I recently posted a topic regarding my Mk1 Yaris 'wooly steering'...(its a 2004 1.3 with only 30k miles)...in a nutshell the steering doesn't quite self centre...it almost gets there after a corner but means you have to correct it and help it on its way to centre.... Anyway, my local trusted garage gave it good going over, wheel alignment was fine (after new front tyres)..checked all steering components (I also had new droplinks fitted)...all fine...strut mounts fine and no error codes looking through diagnostics (they also reset the power steering 'straight ahead')...after much head scratching they think the steering rack may need attention...are there any other tell tale signs that could indicate this is the case ?. I see I could get a manual rack from Euro car parts for about £60 but was wondering how much effort would be involved in fitting it...to be honest the car drives grand and the lack of self centring is reasonable minimal..its just after driving the wife's civic i miss the dead on steering feel ! All help very much appreciated as ever..cheers

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I seem to recall last time I read about non-centering steering in a Mk1 Yaris was traced back to an issue with the power steering motor.

There was also one where a new rack had been fitted but hadn't been centred properly and whoever did it hadn't fitted all the clamps to hold it in place :lol:

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