87 lesabre rack and pinion question

I pulled the car up on ramps today because Ive had a slight shudder when driving straight down the highway. What I found was a little play in the rack and pinion under the boot on the drivers side. Right where the rod ties into a cylindrical piece of white plastic is where I found the play. Can I replace just the drivers side thats worn or do I have to replace the entire rack and pinion?

Is this the part you are looking for, inner tie rod?
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Stewert

Yes you can just replace the "inner tie rod" on that side. There is a special tool that allows you to remove "unscrew" the inner tie rod which you should be able to rent from a major auto parts store. I would get the car aligned afterwords as the tow would be out.

Regards

Dan

Yes HotZ28 thats exactly what it looks like and I am SO glad to hear that its replaceable. I installed the entire rack many years ago and I can still remember how aggravating it was. :lol: Thanks alot for the help guys!

Well, I just finished up replacing it and it wasn't too bad of a job. Worst part was the small area to work in. Thanks again, I appreciate it.

Did you get an alingnment?

Dan

No, not aligned as of yet. I just got the right side lined up straight with the wheel centered with a string and used the string to line up the drivers side from that. I didnt miss it by much but Im still gonna get it taken care of this weekend . It has a slow pull to the right and I dont want to wear the new tires I just put on it.:wink: