96 300zx. What would cause a steering dead zone? Between wheel positions 10 and 2 there is very little change in wheel direction. On the outside of these positions the steering is abrupt and very sensitive.

Submitted by m300zxe Tue 07/27/2010

have rack and pinion checked

Submitted by jerryh20 on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 08:14.

have rack and pinion checked

loose rack and pinion

Submitted by bfree on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 11:08.

loose rack and pinion mounting bolt mounting assemblies).
worn gears in the rack and pinion assembly
Check the tie rod ends for wear (raise fron tires, grasp tire at 3 and 9 o'clock positions and shake it back and forth) excessive play here could mean a worn tie rod or steering rack; you will be able to see if the tie rod is causing the problem as you shake the tire.

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