Golf MK6 Free Play Steering

[freddie2020]

Hi,

2009 MK6 2.0 TDI 176k

Free play in steering, failed MOT due to old rack (was genuinely worn) - then fitted an eBay rack with "only 51k" on it.
Looking back might have been better to fit a new one.

Free play is still there, super annoying as was quite £££ in labour fitting.

In terms of how the free play feels, if stationery and engine off - just the lightest touch moving the wheel left and right, is the free play.

I guess this must point towards the rack again, as worn inner / out track rod ends, will not show with just light wheel movement?
Especially as engine off and no power steering ?

Thanks

Edited by freddie2020 on Saturday 30th December 22:26

Edited by freddie2020 on Saturday 30th December 22:27

Edited by freddie2020 on Saturday 30th December 22:29

[Belle427]

Its difficult to guess at really but it is a common problem.
I fitted a recon rack to a Mk5 with a similar issue and a knocking noise going over bumps etc, was an upgraded Mk6 recon rack and was £300.
You could maybe disconnect the column from the rack at the bottom inside the car and try to see where the play is, easy enough to do.