Just so you know what it looks like when you find worn suspension parts and people say to grab the wheel at 9-O'clock and 3-O'clock here is a sample of a bad inner tie rod joint at the rack and pinion. These were new after market t/r @ 142,000 miles. Car has 223,xxx on it now.
I have the parts but haven't had time to put them in as it will require me pulling the rack out. Yes, I'm sure it could be done w/out yanking it out, the damage to gear mesh area of the pinion gear would likely be the end result.
This little movement here:
Translates to this movement here, watch the tire fender motion change
Oh - for those of you that say any worn parts make the car shake, this car doesn't. Car is completely vibration free at all speeds having "no shakes, no vibes". Out of round, out of balance, bent wheels, bad tires, ect make things shake. Tight parts help control the shake.
- I'll do a right up when I pull them out and followup w/DIY toe adjustment.
Visual of Bad Inner Tie Rod
acquired 05/25/2007 at 129K miles
I4 5-Speed Manual 115,500 miles acquired 01/21/2011 at 109,XXX miles
Linear Mode
