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Old 06-07-2017 | 01:19 PM
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How to fix sloppy steering

My 2010 fit has 125k miles on it and the steering has gotten pretty sloppy. I can turn the wheel a good 4 to 5 inches in either direction before the wheels begin to respond. What should I have my mechanic look at the next time I take it in?
 
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Old 06-08-2017 | 12:30 AM
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Tie rod ends, ball joints, play in the rack, likely a combination of all of it adding up to slop. Most likely worn tie rod ends...
 
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Old 06-08-2017 | 05:52 AM
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I believe you can reset the clearance / interference in the steering box but you need special tools (bigger than normal stuff). I've never done it but listed all of the steps in one these threads earlier this year. I can post photos of pages from the shop manual if you want.
 
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Old 06-08-2017 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by dwtaylorpdx
Tie rod ends, ball joints, play in the rack, likely a combination of all of it adding up to slop. Most likely worn tie rod ends...
Any idea how much it'll cost to have tie rod ends replaced?
 
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Old 06-08-2017 | 09:38 AM
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related question: is it most often outer or inner tie rod ends?
 
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Old 06-09-2017 | 05:07 PM
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Steering box procedure if you want to try


 
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