LyleStyle

Im not sure what caster/camber plates are. The car was lowered when I bought it. When I pop my hood there is a plate like thing that has alignment holes on it. Is that it?

PRO50SC

They look like this

Jfsram

I agree the lack of positive caster will not be too good at centering the steering after a turn but if you just had a rack and pinion replaced. Why would the caster change? I doubt the problem is your caster.

4 wheel alignment. Sure the back wheels can't be aligned on many cars but they put all 4 heads on all 4 wheels. It's actually a 4 wheel reference alignment. Just a mix of terms and they use it to make more money. In fact most shops only adjust toe and take your money.

LyleStyle

Mine doesn't look exactly like that. I've tried to attach a picture of what mine looks like.

LyleStyle

It looks like it has some adjustments on it.

USMC1775

Thats stock. You might have camber bolts in the front to correct the camber a bit, but I STRONGLY suggest buying some C/C plates to correct any other issues.

LyleStyle

K....Thanks for all the info guys. I'll start looking for some C/C plates.

wowvfast

I'm curious to know if you/they removed all the power steering fluid and flushed the power steering reservoir before installing the new rack

LyleStyle

That I'm not sure of. I know the other day, the power steering started to whine and the level was low so I put some more in it. Are you thinking it is getting stuck because there is air in there somewhere?

fkloss

Sounds like air is in the lines.
I have done several installs and usually once installed you leave car up on stands,
run it and turn steering wheel side to side several times.This will get the air out and
the pump can push fluid thru to the rack pinon. You want the pressure of the tires.
Also the rack has to be centered when installed with the steering shaft. If it is not
it will not work correctly. Also may be defective rack. Good luck!