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SHAWN - 29 Nov 2004 19:21 GMT

Heya! I was checking out my weird tire wear and discovered that I have like
3/8-1/2 play on each tire. The play is coming from the rack and pinion
where it attaches from the rod. Is this fixable by replacing some kind of
bushing? Do I need to buy a replacement rack? Thanks in advance!

Shawn
1978 Ford Fairmont, 3.3L I-6

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trainfan1 - 29 Nov 2004 23:24 GMT

> Heya! I was checking out my weird tire wear and discovered that I have like
> 3/8-1/2 play on each tire. The play is coming from the rack and pinion
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> Shawn
> 1978 Ford Fairmont, 3.3L I-6

Check Here for the parts you need:

http://shorterlink.com/?PMWFMD
http://shorterlink.com/?LRH70S
http://shorterlink.com/?T9939W
http://shorterlink.com/?GY2XW6

Have your ZIP code ready.

Rob

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SHAWN - 30 Nov 2004 00:07 GMT

The play is coming from inside the rubber boot. I am not sure what is in
there. Is there another tie rod end?

Shawn
1978 Ford Fairmont, 3.3L I-6

>> Heya! I was checking out my weird tire wear and discovered that I have
>> like 3/8-1/2 play on each tire. The play is coming from the rack and
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>
> Rob

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trainfan1 - 30 Nov 2004 04:50 GMT

> The play is coming from inside the rubber boot. I am not sure what is in
> there. Is there another tie rod end?

Inner, & outer, each side, yes. 2 of the links above go to the inner
tie rod ends.

Rob

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