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Just had an inspection of my recently acquired 944 S2 by JMG and they have advised that there is excessive play in the steering that requires attention (amongst other things ). I have to say that I suspected as much, as the car wanders rather a lot under heavy braking, but they have been able to pinpoint the problems to steering shaft play and worn rear mounts on the wishbones.

Now, it's possible to purchase both the shaft and the mounts quite easily from various retailers, but how easy are they to fit? I have had a look at Clark's Garage website, but they don't seem to cover these specific issues, so I'm wondering whether there is anywhere else that I can get instructions on fitting. Also, how sensible is it to consider fitting the wishbone mount in isolation, rather than replacing all of the bushes (probably for poly ones) at the same time?

Any advice gratefully received, as I'd prefer to do the work myself rather than having to pay for labour ...

Phil

Unless it's race car I wouldn't go for poly bushes as you will get a bone jarring ride. You want 968 castor blocks for the wishbones & the bushes will be expensive. There tight to fit. Good luck. Really it's much cheaper to buy a good car than spend loads sorting out a tired one. Nobody ever understands this.
Clarks garage will give you all the info you need links on the "Read me first" thread on here.

Assuming it is the rear of the front wishbones then it is just caster blocks & as JJ says use 968 ones. Easy to fit but you'll need to geometry set the suspension after which you'll need JMG to do. The steering shaft is a fiddle as the rack needs to be undone & is difficult but not impossible on a ramp.

Thanks guys . I hear what you are saying about the standard set up, and will go for the 968 caster mounts only, as the rest of the bushes seem OK at the moment, so no need to spend money for the sake of it .

Phil