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Old 01-07-2013, 06:44 PM
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Winter curb hop and damaged several parts. The Steering rack got bent a little. Should i replace it,or just bend it back? I know these can be pretty price`e.Are they easy or hard to install?
 
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What part is bent ? If it's # 12 you can change it ..


 
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Old 01-07-2013, 07:26 PM
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Basically:
A cpl mounting bolts,tierod ends, power steering lines...


Easy on easy off...
basically...

Thanks Jerry... Great Post!
 
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That's the inner tie rod . , You can get a new inner tie rod .
Or you can get a new rack ..
 
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Old 01-07-2013, 08:16 PM
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Where can i order that part? I have looked every were and cant find one.Shop`s keep saying i have to replace hole set up.Im like nope.Thanks for help
 
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Old 01-07-2013, 08:20 PM
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Is this right part? NAPA AUTO PARTS
Part Number: MRC ES3103
 
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Old 01-07-2013, 08:35 PM
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Is this right part? NAPA AUTO PARTS
Part Number: MRC ES3103
That's what you need inner tie rod ..
You have to remove the rubber boot to remove old tie rod & install new one.
 
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Old 01-07-2013, 08:41 PM
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ok thanks man
 
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Old 01-08-2013, 07:22 AM
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Before tossing the bent tie rod out measure the distance the outer tie rod was threaded onto it and replicate that distance when assembling the new ones. That way it will be approximately the same overall length and close enough to drive the car to a shop for an alignment without too much trouble.
 


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