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Date Posted: 07:59:48 01/27/03 Mon
Author: mary anne
Subject: Re: Steering rack repair

I have a 1992 Mitsubishi galant. I take good care of it and uusually take care of problems before they get out of line. Lately, and since the garage put my snows on for the winter, my car has been pulling to the right. I took it back once and was told it was the tie rod end, which they replaced. And at that time the alos did a "toe in alignment". Still have the problem, took it back a second time, they balanced (or rebalanced my tires)and now say that I need a steering rack, quoted cost @550. I do not leak power steering fluid, and ironically, why couldn't they have diagnosed that the first time. They also said the boots are leaking. I was going to take it somewhere else for a second opinion. I just wonder if I truly need to have it replaced. High expense.

Thanks!

>Just had my rack replaced Friday. Kind of an
>expensive deal if anyone else has to do it. Cost me
>$792. I also replaced the outer tie rods as well
>since they were original with 130,000 mi on them. Rack
>came with inners already. Mitsubishi wanted $1200
>JUST for the rack alone. It may be a good idea for
>someone to check out theirs if they think they have
>steering problems. While driving it, the steering
>wheel had a tug to it when going in straight line.
>Similiar to an out of balance wheel but not as
>pronounced. Also check underneath for a leak coming
>from the rack. Thats the easiest sign to see since
>most people wouldnt notice the slight shake in the
>wheel.

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