Steering Tie Rod Issue

GREGORY MICHAEL YATES

MEMBER
1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
3.2L
6 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
160,000 MILES

Hi folks,

About 6 months ago, I replaced my rack and pinion steering and power steering pump and outer tie rod bushings (moog kit).
Now last night when I go to make a right turn it is very difficult and then halfway through the turn it suddenly
becomes easy.
I never replace the outer tie rod like I should have 6 months ago.
I will update this with some pictures tomorrow morning.
But in the meantime what do you thinking about it may be being the outer tie rods? Or?

Thanks in advance if you can help me I appreciate it.

1 Reply

STEVE W.

MECHANIC
13,452 POSTS

That sounds more like a problem inside the rack or a binding ball joint. Easiest way to tell would be to lift the front end, Test it with the tires off the ground, is it still the same way? If yes disconnect both tie rod ends from the steering knuckles and the move them by hand to see if one side is binding. Hang the tie rods up so they won't drag and try turning the wheel. If it still acts that way it is internal to the rack. Probably a problem in the control valve area.
Moog used to be very good parts but like many others they have slid far down the hill when it comes to quality.