How do I adjust 'Rack Slack'?

[SaturnRacer14]

I looked up a search for this but only found people talking about the shaft. I in this case KNOW it's the rack that has some play in it. The rack is a salvaged rack from Advance Auto Parts and had this problem only since it was put in. I know some vehicles can be adjusted, is the Explorer one of them? I am not sure if it's just a dead spot or what (not my vehicle; neighbor's). If there is an adjustment, could someone show me where the screw/adjuster is? Thank you!

 

[Turdle]

Hmm-
Are you absolutely sure it isn't this?

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...0&highlight=loose+steering+intermediate+shaft

Had me going also-you might check it out-
with the engine off, have someone work the "slack" while you look at the box end-
I'd almost bet the intermediate shaft is the problem.

If there is slop in the rack-it's not adjustable as far as I am aware.

 

[Dan Whitaker]

I thought "rack slack" required a plastic surgeon

Sorry. I'm in one of those moods.

 

[carlover]

I thought "rack slack" required a plastic surgeon

Sorry. I'm in one of those moods.

Hahahaha that was good. Sorry i had to.....:

 

[SaturnRacer14]

I read the shaft notes, but this only became worse after the rack was changed out. The old rack was groaning so bad and it was replaced (what a pain that was...) and now it drifts all over the road. I would really doubt that all of a sudden the shaft went to hell, but that is just a guess.