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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 05:11 PM
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While replacing my end links I noticed ( i'm guessing steering bushings) are going. What are these called? Where can I get them? I guess if I knew what they are called I could look them up. I looked through the Service Manual but must have missed it. Anyone with a manual know what page? Steering stuff is in Chapter 2 but didn't see anything that looks like it. Thanks in advance.








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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 05:42 PM
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Tie rod end. You'll have to get an alignment after you install them.
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So are they tie rod bushings that I'll need? Is it the rubber part or the whole piece? Sorry for being so naive.
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No worries I'd get the whole thing. I don't think I've seen the cover sold separate.
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tie rod end tie rod end
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GM/Delco part numbers:
88910455 Front
88955488 Rear

That one will do the job. Now is a good time to look at bump steer kits. Inspect the rear ones as well. Chances are they need replacing too. I think the rears are longer than the front so don't buy 4x of the front outers.
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Originally Posted by Proletariat designs
GM/Delco part numbers:
88910455 Front
88955488 Rear

That one will do the job. Now is a good time to look at bump steer kits. Inspect the rear ones as well. Chances are they need replacing too. I think the rears are longer than the front so don't buy 4x of the front outers.
When you take your old ones off count how many turns it takes to unthread them off the tie rod , thread your new ones in the same amount of turns , that will get you close enough (to proper alignment) to drive the Car to an alignment shop.
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