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  1. 05-10-2003, 06:38 #1
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    *** Steering Tip ***

    I have spoken to the guys at the Nissan workshop and they have all pointed me to something.

    Now, I know we got the stainless steering coupling, and that helps to improve the S13's dreadfully sloppy steering.

    But there is also a MAJOR MAJOR improvement to be had for as little time and money as the stainless disc.

    The steering rack bushes!!!

    All the guys say that when they do MOT's they notice the rack bushes are worn on nearly every S13 they comer across, including mine!!

    Turns out that Nissan have actually changed the part since she was manufactured, I now have the two new bushes and all for less than £20!!!!!!!
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  2. 05-10-2003, 08:32 #2
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    Do you have the part numbers?

    Nismo do some as well but they are £65 for the pair from TDi.
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    Good tip
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    One is 54445-35F00

    The other is 54444-xxxx0

    I ripped the label a bit so don't know what the x's are!!
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  5. 05-10-2003, 10:54 #5
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    I'd imagine 35F00

    cheers.
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  6. 05-10-2003, 11:38 #6
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    Originally posted by Jezz_S13
    I'd imagine 35F00

    cheers.
    Then you'd imagine wrong!!

    They are different, one is flexible vibration bush and the other (35F00) is a rigid mounting bush.

    Different material, shape and flexibilty.
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  7. 05-10-2003, 12:21 #7
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    according to FAST it is. section 492 top right of diagram.

    alternative to 54444-66U10
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  8. 05-10-2003, 12:27 #8
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    I haven't got the screen up here (at work) but when I ordered the parts I got the numbers off FAST and was confirmed by the parts department as being 2 different numbers!!

    They are on the steering page, then you can see the two bushes next to each other on the exploded diagram, they have different numbers.
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  9. 05-10-2003, 12:49 #9
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    yes i know.

    54445-35F00
    and
    54444-35F00
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  10. 05-10-2003, 12:51 #10
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    Sorry!!! My bad!!!

    I kinda lost it a bit there!!!
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  11. 05-10-2003, 17:42 #11
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    pml @u boys.

    good tip mate
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  12. 05-10-2003, 18:44 #12
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    cant find em on my fast thing but then its all new to me using that thing

    Where exactly are these bushes?
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    The bushes go around the steering rack, one at either end, and keep it firmly against the chassis.

    As they wear with age or poor design (as may be the case here), they lose their ability to hold on tight to the rack and while also keeping vibration etc to a minimum.

    Just like with the stainless column coupling disc, renewing these will help to improve steering response. As when you move the steering wheel, instead of the rack moving side to side half an inch, the wheels will move half an inch.

    Also it helps with instability at high speed by keeping the wheels pointing where they should at all times.
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  14. 05-10-2003, 19:33 #14
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    Nice one chaps, been meaning to replace them for ages as mines a bit floppy.
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    Waiting for the obvious....
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    fnahhh fnaahhhh
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    Originally posted by Jezz_S13
    fnahhh fnaahhhh
    Well in there jezz
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  18. 06-10-2003, 09:51 #18
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    Im glad they are cheap - I think I need some, as mines floppy too Has been all along - never been happy with it compared to some Ive tried

    I asked if Powerflex and/or Wjiteline do them, but they dont?

    Oh well, Nissan parts here I come...
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    thats TIP TOP !

    excellent post m8
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  20. 05-10-2004, 08:04 #20
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    is this the part u can see from the engine bay and has a shaft type looking thing on it??
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