i am replacing my inner tie rods and i was told while the inner tie rod is out, is the easiest time to replace the rack end bushing. my question is does anyone recommend that i replace it? or would it be fine just replacing the inner tie rods?

btw my rack n pinion boot on both sides were torn. thats why im replacing the inner tie rod to be on the safe side

 

absolutely replace it. its probably more of the cause of play then your inner tie rod.

its a $10 part....

 

there isnt any play im jus replacing the inner tie rods cause they are full of sand, dirt and god knows what. jus doing it to be on the safe side so damage doesnt happen in the future
how many bushings are there? is it located right on the other side on the inner tie rod inside the rack n pinion?

 

also is it a hard part to replace?

 

if the boot has been ripped, the bushing needs replacement...

one extra step after taking the inner tie rod off. getting the rack out is the hardest part. and i dont recommend trying to replace the bushing and tie rod with it off. it CAN be done, but its easier taking the whole rack out.

 

ok thanks

 

how many rack end bushings are there? just one?
one more question if i go buy a whole new manual steering rack does it come with rack end bushing and the inner tie rods? or do i buy em seprate?

 

1 passenger side. adjust the pinion on the driver side.

good luck finding a manual rack rebuilt.... there arent any.

 

thanks again