i have read a grip of threads explaining how to fix the OUTER part .. but i have play on the INNER part. is this hard to fix? can it be fixed? i'm not wanting to install a new f'in rack

 

What your looking to replace is called a "Rack End" (#1 in this pic). To do this, you need to replace #7, #25 & #12 (#12 comes with new rack end).

Seperate Tie Rod End from knuckle
Remove Tie Rod End (#13/16)
Remove Jam Nut (#24)
Cut inner boot clamp (#7)
Remove Outter boot clamp (#3)
Slide Boot off (#10)
Bend tab up on lock washer (#12)
Hold rack steady with a wrench
Unscrew Rack end from the steering rack w/ an adjustable wrench (#1)
Reinstall new Rack End & lock washer
Tighten Rack End to spec
Bend down lock washer
Grease Rack End Balljoint
Install boot
Install new inner boot clamp
Install old outer boot clamp
Install jam nut & Tie Rod End
Install Tie Rod End into knuckle
Install new cotter pin through castle nut (#25)

 

dood. that was the best answer to a question i've EVER recieved from this site. bad *** and thanks

 

Nice Reply.

 

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Thanks guys. Now if I could only get my 2% back...

 

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If you figure this out - I will make it happen

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1067875

 

so, i have a bit of slop on the inside portion of the tie rod. is it that connection or do i have a problem with the rack???

 

I just got that exact thing fixed on my car this pass weekend. It wound up costing me $100 in the end.

 

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Do you have power, or manual steering?
What model/year car do you have?
What side is the play on?

 

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as the title of the thread says: 2000 ITR. that would include power steering.
play is on passenger side after running up on a curb

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what was the problem? i'll pay $100 to rid myself of the play.

 

With power steering, I woulld suggest getting under the car & grabbing the portion of the tie rod covered by the boot with both hands, while somebody wobbles the tire back & forth/up & down. If you feel the play between your hands, you have located the problem (rack end balljoint). If the play is coming from inside your rack, I can't help you (at least youve located the problem)...

 

Must be nice not having to drop the rack to get to the inner tie rod.