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clunking problems
I want to start by saying I have searched on this issue.
I recently have noticed some clunking on my passenger front side when I'm doing some real slow or parking lot driving. I'm not to familair with the whole tie rods and ball joints thing, but i performed the following tests.
grab at 12 and 6, and shake, no play
grab a 3 and 9, and shake, no play
However, i got under the car and noticed that the boot or sleeve covering what i'm assuming is the inner tie rods, has some oil around it.
Considering the results of the test, does this mean my rack needs to be replaced?
In addition, i performed the same test on the drivers side to check. No problems with the ball joints, but there was at least an 1/8th inch of play shaking at 3 and 9 (tie rods). So im pretty sure i need to replace at least the drivers side tie rod, even though its not being problematic right now?
My question, is how to further diagnose the problem on the passenger side and what my best options are... I'm not really familiar with the rack system and don't really have the tools to replace it.
Can anyone shed some light...
Thanks in advance
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