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Re: Steering Gear issues
The 1995: There is a reason that replacement rack and pinion assemblies are available ... they wear out! And they are dangerous when they do. If you really want things to be "right" .... replace the rack and pinion, (which includes the inner tie-rod ends), the "outer tie rod ends", and the strut links and strut bar bushings. (It is difficult to detect any wear on steering/suspension components by twisting on the system while the wheels hang.)
The 2000: The subframe is not in the wrong location ... that's almost impossible without a major effort to do so. You have toe-in adjustment issues ...you can bet the toe-in was upset when the tranny was replaced.... easy to fix yourself by doing a little study (It ain't rocket science) ... or, you can carry it down the road to Bubba's Alignment Shop ... give Bubba several bucks ... and the alignment then may well be worse! (You remember Bubba ... use to cut classes so he could work on his tan! He ain't spent any time at MIT, Duke or such ... but he is a "professional" and he still keeps a good tan!) You have worn components on this vehicle also...a little wear on tie rod ends is very distractive.
Forgive my levity!
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