Steering Rack Querie

[philrasman06]

Hi All, I'm new here so please forgive me if I'm posting this question in the wrong place. I've recently purchased a 2008 VW Passat Highline 1.9tdi, I left it into main dealer recently for a service and mentioned to them that there was a slight knocking noise coming from front passenger side suspension on bumpy roads, no issue with excessive or uneven tyre wear, they told me I need a new steering rack. I'm not convinced about this as the car drives perfectly with no steering issues whatsoever, infact the steering is very responsive , just a slight shudder in steering wheel at 75+mph. Can anyone shed any light on what might be the problem even if it is to confirm I need a new steering rack......many thanks in advance.

[vespa]

From past experience on other cars (non VW) it could be track rod end, suspension bush, loose shock, worn bushes and lastly a steering rack itself. Take it somewhere else and don't mention the main dealer diagnosis.

[philrasman06]

Cheers vespa, I have it booked into a local independent guy he's gonna have a look on tuesday, I'll let you know his diagnosis. He has done work for me before on other cars and I've found him straight up and dependable

[Jonty3962]

I've the same issue with a slight knock on d/s, checked everything including strut, top mount all bushes and trackrods and there is play in the rack. Did you get a resolution