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Originally Posted by retmil46
Local mechanic I called said "well, how much wobble is it, 1/16", 1/8", 1/4"? If it isn't that much, I wouldn't worry about it". But he did offer to look at it first hand come Monday.
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Sorry, you don't go and waste time and money to change it based upon some internet opinions from people that have never seen the specific part.
What you and I both do not know is the acceptable runout from the factory on the component. Since it's assembled with a rubber piece in the middle, the runout, by definition, isn't going to be anywhere close to a machined steel piece.
My personal opinion is that their manufacturing tolerance would allow a runout of 1/16" on that piece and they wouldn't be concerned about it. They might even accept 1/8" but that would be really poor workmanship at assembly. But, again, I don't know the specific piece.
The recommendation is to have the local mechanic, or anyone else familiar with the component (Ford dealer?) take a look at the piece and render an opinion. Alternately, you could find a similar vehicle at the dealer and ask to see if said vehicle also exhibits the same condition.
Why waste time and money if the replacement does the same thing?