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Old 08-27-2007, 04:11 PM
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Took me a while to figure out what was causing the problem. I thought at first the the steering column was binding or needed lubrication. You wouldn't believe what all I sprayed with WD40 Been there!

I found its cheaper to get the tie rod assembly than individual tie rods if you are gonna get 2 for each side... also, on the connecting rod/sleeve of the tie rods, do not overtighten the bolt that pushes/compresses the sleeve. Too much force breaks the sleeve compresser ring. I had to reuse one from the old assembly.
I replaced a UCA and complete tie rod on a 123, one side only. Very much worth your while to replace entirely.
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