Steering sways side to side

1995 LEXUS ES
185,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ACE
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95 Lexus ES 300 and car sways side to side when driving steering has lots of play. Was told it was the rack and pinion since I had a power steering leak on the rack. Will the lower A arm and bushing have anything to cause this mechanic said it needs to be replaced?
Dec 15, 2010 at 3:44 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Any defective control arms bushes and worn steering linkages can cause the vehicle to wander.

A loose steering rack can be adjusted but if linkages are worn, they have to be replaced.
Dec 18, 2010 at 3:00 PM
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