I just purchased a 98 GT Vert last week. Good car but has a few minor issues. Only 80K miles on it. My first question is about steering. There is a little shimmy and play in the front end. I just put tires on it so I’m sure they are balanced well. I got under the car last night expecting to find tie rod ends in need of replacement. They are not in great shape but do not have any obvious play. Pulling around on various things it appears as if the play is in the rack and pinion unit. Is this a common issue with these cars? I’ve rebuilt engines etc, so I feel my skills are more than adequate to tackle replacing the unit this weekend. I’ve researched it and it appears pretty straight forward. Someone suggested it sounded like the steering shaft u-joints. Anyone have any thoughts/experience they would like to share on this before I dive in headfirst.
