# Rack and pinion replacement?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinion-replacement/55023>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** matrix, toyota\
**Created:** [September 12, 2010, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinion-replacement/55023 "2010-09-12T21:41:11Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![mariawlim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4491bb/32.png) [@mariawlim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mariawlim)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2010, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinion-replacement/55023/1 "2010-09-12T21:41:11Z")

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I hit the curb while making a left turn-messed up the rim and blew out the tire. Now the steering wheel is moving up and down. How much should this cost to repair and is it worth it? I have 89,000 miles on it and my husband is going to kill me.

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2010, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinion-replacement/55023/2 "2010-09-12T22:15:33Z")

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Since there could be more than one problem, someone will have to do a hands on evaluation before getting to any real numbers.

BTW for me a nice apple or cherry pie would go a long way.

Good luck

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**Author:** ![euryale1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/41988e/32.png) [@euryale1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/euryale1)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinion-replacement/55023/3 "2010-09-13T00:50:40Z")

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What is moving up and down? Do you really mean the actual steering wheel or a vibration. If it is the actual steering wheel then tow the car to a mechanic. DO NOT DRIVE. That may indicate that the rack of the steering control has broken bolts and the car is not safe to drive. A vibration is also very serious, it could mean that the joint that steers your wheel is nearly broken. This also requires a tow truck. Be safe.