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97 Civic has large left-right freeplay in both front wheels - Inner tie rod issue?

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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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Default 97 Civic has large left-right freeplay in both front wheels - Inner tie rod issue?

Got this car about a few days ago for a beater and am working to correct a few issues. As I was removing the LF tire I noticed it had about an inch or more of play left to right like a bad tie rod end. The RF had about 1/2 inch of play. Upon further inspection, both the tie rods are good and, the slack is on the side that goes into the steering gear. I didnt have time to tear into it any further. Has anyone here had one of these apart or, anyone have a diagram how the gear connects to the rods. Or am I looking at replacing the gear & rods. The car is over 200k anyway. I am not driving it untill I get this cured.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 07:24 AM
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anybody?
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 07:46 AM
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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Thank you!
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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did you figure out what it was? im having the same problem on my coupe? if its not the tie rods what could it be?
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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wheel bearing upper ball joints check em out
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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cool thanks! will do.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by zdizzle
wheel bearing upper ball joints check em out
both good
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