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Originally Posted by Stillrunning
Well I've looked at my FSM and see where the inner ends are and how they function. They look like nylon. Quite frankly if the inner and outer rod ends are gone then I'd buy a new rack with outer ends rather than try to disassemble on the car and replace, especially if you are a DYI novice. There's also seals in there and maybe a bushing to be replaced as well. If there's that much wrong with the rack then more parts are soon to fail with the extra labor. I'll bet the shop quoted replacement of the entire rake. Look on-line for rake re-build/new venders.
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The $500 dollars they quoted me was inner and outer tie rods for both sides, labor for two and half hours and a wheel alignment. No other parts or anything, if it was the whole rack they would have tried to rip me off with probably adding another couple hundred dollars on the bill.
But anyways I am going to get a second opinion before I do anything. If they say the same thing I'll find out which sides are bad, if its the outer I will do it myself. Unfortunately if its the inner tie rod, I will take it in and have them replace it at the lower priced shop. I will keep you guys posted and for anyone in the future who runs across this problem.
Thanks for all the help!
John
