What are possible causes for this (besides low tire pressure).. It;s getting damn near impossible (well, sort of) to turn the wheel at low speeds. Lack of lube? I noticed that steering damper thing is quite rusty, but I assume that doesn't steer.

a dry rack could be part of it. alignment tire presure and tire size are all factors. A binding stablizer could be an issue and could make the other problems seem worse.

I've had the same problem myself for quite some time now. I've heard that there is no way to lube the oem racks. Is that true or is there someway to lube them. What exactly do you mean by problems with the stabilizer. Thanks in advance

To check the stabilizer, just remove it and push it in and out to test the resistance it is offering. It will feel just like a shock absorber.

The only way I know to lube the OEM rack is to remove and disassemble it. You can then pack it with lithium grease or anything else you want. The Helms factory manuals have complete teardown and assembly instructions for the rack. Would be a good time to check the passengre side rack bushing for play.

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Bob
2 - 87 GT's
85 SE 4 cyl

This is actually bothering me more. It's easier to turn left than it is right. The tire pressures are good?

Check your power steering pump. Or you might be low on fluid....

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Jeff
'88 GT t-top 3.4
Baltimore, MD

Here's the scoop on lubing the stock rack:

Remove the front compartment bucket. It's a plastic piece that is held in with five or six screws along the front edge and two push fasteners in each three locations on the sides and rear. Once the fasteners are out the bucket lifts right out with a little maneuvering. Once the bucket is out you can get to the top of the rack. Remove the locknut on the adjuster plug. This may be hard; I had to have a special wrench laser cut out of 1/4" steel plate to grab the @#$% thing. Remove the adjuster plug. Drill a small hole in the top of it and add a zerk fitting. Replace the adjuster plug and preload as described the shop manual (tighten it until it bottoms out, then back off 60-90 degrees). Replace the locknut.

You can now use the zerk fitting to squirt as much grease into the rack as you want. Install a helper in the driver's seat and have he/she/it turn the wheel back and forth lock to lock while you squirt liberal doses of your favorite grease into the rack.