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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Hey, everyone, recently I noticed my 05 Z's steering wheel has a little free play about 5mm from left and right, it looks just this Honda video from below, please look and tell me what is happening here. thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTRWrsYC1kw
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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Steering components go all the way from the steering wheel to the wheels and tires. Lots of possibilities. In fact I have experienced tires with poor steering response.

A mechanic will have to get under the car for a look.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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I am sure it is no problem with the tires, so what are the common problem this issue??
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 12:04 AM
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Check the joints on both ends of the tie rods. Then check the steering rack.
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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What do I go to check at the steering rack?
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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Page MA26* of the service manual shows all the points to check on the steering system. Any obvious looseness in the joints, damaged boots, or grease leakage is cause for concern.

* 2007 version. Page number may be different for '05.
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