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[skatehouse]

My steering wheel just started to vibrate. Noticeable at any speed above 35-40mph. It seems go thru phases of better and worse. Or worse and worser in this case. I jacked up my car on the passenger side and shook the front wheel. It moved just a little too much and I heard a clunking noise. I traced it to the tie rod/ steering pump connection. All the other connections are tight. Is there an adjustment for this or is something just worn out? Is this a job for the driveway or superman (real mechanic) How much is a steering pump...yikes!

[Bay13]

Sounds like a worn inner tie rod.

[MrWinkey]

You can do it but I would recommend having a pro do it...could cost you more in the long run ? (just my thoughts) on a tie rod that is, whether it's inner or outer? don't want that thing all toed in like a John Deere when your done now do ya?
Naah actually it's not that hard ..not sure if repairs and maintenance has it in there?

[skatehouse]

Nothing in the repair section. Nothing in my Hanes book either. Any thoughts on DIY vs taking it in? Any price estimates of what this costs?