steering

I am experiencing a weird play in my steering rack. While driving there is no vibrations, like I experienced in the old rack that came with the car. While in a corner the steering will shift when steering under load. It can be anticipated. The shift is not a clunk or vibration but a smooth...

For this winter I would like to give my '78 X's suspension an overhaul. This is an original 4 speed 1300 car. What all would you recommend I do while suspension is disassembled? I would like for this thread to be a good one to bring up to anyone else looking to do the same in the future. I...

Many X1/9s loose their rack centering bushings on the passenger side (illustration, 5). The three tabs break and the bushing slides outwards off the steering housing. In almost all cases you can find it at the end of the rack inside the rubber boot intact (less the tabs). Pictured is my...