2008 rabbit

[girrockz]

I Been Having this problem

when driving my rabbit over 40 MPH the steering wheel starts to vibrate if i try to keep the car aligned on road. for example im going strait on road and car naturally goes to left as i try to bring it back to to line as i turn right the steering wheels start to shake really badly i believe its the power steering rack any one have idea thanks.

[DUSlider]

So the car won't drive in a straight line and pulls left if you take your hands off the steering wheel? Did this symptom happen over night? Did you or someone else hit something (pot hole, curb, etc?) Could be a number of things but I doubt its the steering rack, they don't usually go bad. More likely a combination of alignment, bad cv joint, wheel bearing or some other suspension component. It's rare for the steering racks to go bad.

You can jack the front of the car up, make sure the steering wheel is locked. Grab each wheel and see if there is any play.

[kpayton11]

Actually for Vibrations I'd check tire balance. This time of year up north it gets cold and pot holes begin to form, not saying you hit one just something to look for is wheel balance - as far as pulling to one side Id check alignment. One other thing to consider is tire pressure. Check both front wheels, I don't know what they are set at but this time of year with it getting colder tire pressure can change rather quickly.

[girrockz]

Well It does go strait if i let go of steering wheel. its just that when your driving car moves normal but when theirs a small curve to to right, or just fact of putting it back on strait on the lane. i kinda hit a kinda big rock and it just cracked the bumper. and another thing i noticed is when car is is stopped if i move steering wheel i can hear a small knocking sound as i turn the wheel but its not as i turn its just in a certain position of the wheel that makes it. ex i turn it it little right then left. i lift up car and i did same thing and it kinda sounds it comes from steering rack...

[kpayton11]

Well It does go strait if i let go of steering wheel. its just that when your driving car moves normal but when theirs a small curve to to right, or just fact of putting it back on strait on the lane. i kinda hit a kinda big rock and it just cracked the bumper. and another thing i noticed is when car is is stopped if i move steering wheel i can hear a small knocking sound as i turn the wheel but its not as i turn its just in a certain position of the wheel that makes it. ex i turn it it little right then left. i lift up car and i did same thing and it kinda sounds it comes from steering rack...

Sounds like maybe a CV Joint? Or a Strut Tower bar being loose? Im not a mechanic just shooting ideas out there.

[nitroscope8]

Rotate and balance your wheels.

[girrockz]

Rotate and balance your wheels.

Thanka I'm try this

[girrockz]

Soo i finaly took it to mechanic he said it was the electric rack and pinion and the arms.. Total comes out 1600$ to get the parts from dealer plus labor 2000$ :/ anyone knows were i can order them online cheaper?.. 2000$ just to much.....

[MaxB]

Screw the dealer. You can buy the parts your self and get it installed much cheaper then that. Where are you located?

[acgator]

Find a reputable shop in your area that works on german cars and is knowledgeable with VWs, and get a quote for exactly what you need. You might save some $$.

[girrockz]

I live in Fresno n yeah dealer over priced i found some remanufactured for about 580 comes eith everthing i need. with 3 year warranty.

[kpayton11]

I live in Fresno n yeah dealer over priced i found some remanufactured for about 580 comes eith everthing i need. with 3 year warranty.

How many miles are on your 2008? Seems a bit premature for a rack n pinion to go out already unless your drive on some hard roads?

[eurotrash]

How many miles are on your 2008? Seems a bit premature for a rack n pinion to go out already unless your drive on some hard roads?

Second this... sounds just...like abnormal wear and tear if it actually IS the issue. Which I still doubt. Because the dealer diagnosed it
Sorry, but I don't trust 'em mo'fuhhs.

[Wabbit]

he did say he hit a "big rock" that cracked his bumper.

[TylerO28]

I'm guessing its not the actual rack.its servo electric.so its not apt to go out.it is very possible though that your tie rod end has worn and has play in it.or a wheel bearing, or CV, or wheel balance, or toe is out.get an alignment.it'll probably fix the issue.
You need
Wheels balanced
Alignment
Inspect tie rod ends
Inspect ball joint
Inspect wheel bearing
Replace whatever is worn.

Search online how to inspect the above parts

[girrockz]

yeah you were rigth it was the tie rods man were they bad lol sorry late replay

I'm guessing its not the actual rack.its servo electric.so its not apt to go out.it is very possible though that your tie rod end has worn and has play in it.or a wheel bearing, or CV, or wheel balance, or toe is out.get an alignment.it'll probably fix the issue.
You need
Wheels balanced
Alignment
Inspect tie rod ends
Inspect ball joint
Inspect wheel bearing
Replace whatever is worn.

Search online how to inspect the above parts

[TylerO28]

Happy to help

Sent from the bottomless pits of HELL!