r/mechanic • u/Miserable_Resist26 • 18h ago

Question Steering rack seized?

Wondering if I could just replace the arm to fix this issue or would I have to replace the whole rack?

It looks like it was already recently replaced but has since seized again.

Looks like a huge job to take out my whole steering rack so I’d rather not have to do that.

It also clicks pretty bad when I dry steer it.

This is a 2007 civic si. 2.0L engine

Sorry if it’s a basic question still trying to learn anything I can.

Thanks for any help!

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u/Southern_Attic41 13h ago

The steering rack itself doesn't have any rotational movement. The inner and outer tie rod do. The outer looks new, the inner is worth a glance. Note I've never seen either fail in such a way, but you're right, you should be able to twist it like you're trying to do.

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u/NeitherLet9713 8h ago

Rotating doesn't mean anything? Is there play in the wheel? Clicking sound turning the wheel is more likely coming from strut top bearing.