Hello! I have been searching the forum for an hour now and have not found what I'm looking for, so please don't beat me for asking what might be a common question.

 

I have a '93 Legacy L and my inner boots are shot and there is a lot of knocking on both sides whenever I turn. I know I either need to replace the inner tie rods or the steering gear. The Haynes manual is good on the steering gear, but not the inner tie rod. I saw that Yohy has done this, but nobody (that I have been able to find) has posted any details or issues to be aware of when changing the inner tie rods. I'm OK with the outers, I think I've seen enough instructions on those to be comfortable. If anybody could help with this it would be great! I guess I really want to know how to determine if it's the inner tie rod or the steering gear that needs changing.

 

Considering that this is a pretty common issue (I think) a link to another thread would be good, I just can't find it.

 

Thanks!

Thats a new one on me. What you need to do is to have somone turn the wheel while your watching the steering linkage under the car to make sure thats the problem. i would imagine if you follw the instructions for replacing the boots, i would imagine its just one more step, and should be straight forward. If you get the replacement parts first and look at them, it may give you a clue.

I don't think you need a rack. Rack failure is usually binding when cold as you turn the wheel.

 

nipper