Steering Rack Bushings

[Damicci]

Done a search and only found 2 posts with any relevant info.

1994 Q45 209k miles.

Went in for alignment and was told the retainer mounts (rack bushings) are bad and will cause the alignment to go out of wack until replaced. no play in the steering though.

Got the bushings in from IOS, but I know this can't be as easy as replacing them on a 240.Any write ups on this?

[maxnix]

No, but I haighly recommend the polyurethane ones from SPL for the Z32.

[Damicci]

I thought about upgrading but really this car is really for wifey to dd with.

But thank you for the suggestion.

[Infinitiguy19]

No, but I highly recommend the polyurethane ones from SPL for the Z32.

Would the polyurethane bushings get the steering feeling close to a old BMW?

I don't know if you have driven one (I hav'nt) But a freind of mine says the old BMW's steering felt like you were actually feeling what the tire felt. its hard to explain.

[maxnix]

Would the polyurethane bushings get the steering feeling close to a old BMW?

I think the G50 PS is much better than any BMW PS. Remember, BMW is using MacPherson struts.

[Q451990]

My only advice on replacement is to disconnect the u-joint that connects the rack to the steering column. I struggled like crazy replacing these on my first Q, and then figured it out the second time around on my current one. It's a good time to check for binding and issues with the u-joint.

Heath

[mxr662]

I think i loosened the bolt on the steering ujoint so the rack would move a bit more. Rack bushing are easy compared to some other Q repairs.

[Infinitiguy19]

No, but I highly recommend the polyurethane ones from SPL for the Z32.

Are the SPL steering rack bushings: http://splparts.com/store/product-info.php?pid97.html a direct fit for the 1990-1996 (G50) Infiniti Q45 steering rack?

I mean no disrespect but I don't want to pay return shipping.

[OwnerCS]

This isn't it?

[Q451990]

If the picture is an acurate representation, then no... they are much thinner with a larger diameter hole in the middle.

Heath

[OwnerCS]

Oh yea.. LOL.. The picture is way down the road from reality.. The box is a bit misleading..

Here's the look..

Energy Suspension 7.10104G Polyurethane Steering Rack Bushing BLACK




But you gotta have red suspension bushings to set off the blue shocks..

[Q451990]

Those look more familiar.

Heath

[maxnix]

No, but I highly recommend the polyurethane ones from SPL for the Z32.

Are the SPL steering rack bushings: http://splparts.com/store/product-info.php?pid97.html a direct fit for the 1990-1996 (G50) Infiniti Q45 steering rack?

I mean no disrespect but I don't want to pay return shipping.

Same as Z32 bushings.