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Should I replace my rack???

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Ok so I posted a thread about my front end squeking on my car a couple weeks ago. I have figured exactly where the squeaking is coming from. It is on the passenger side of the rack and it is internal well from what I can tell. I was feeling the boot and it feels like there is some kind of ball joint on the end of the tie rod. Is this correct? also is there something else I can try before replacing the rack? I gotta get rid of this squeak!!! BTW it is an 02 model with 140k on it. Any help would be appreciated.
 

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TSB 05-14-3 SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE FROM STEERING

There is a Ford TSB about your problem. The noise usually happens at the limits of travel.

The Ford fix is to replace the steering rack support tubes and through bolt.

I fixed my 03 by switching to denser rack bushings and lubbing with lithum grease.

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TSB 05-14-3

07/25/05

SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE FROM STEERING RACK WHEN TURNING

FORD:
2002-2004 Mustang

This article supersedes TSB 04-24-8 to update the Action.

ISSUE
Some 2002-2004 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a squeak or creak type noise when turning.

ACTION
Replace both power steering gear tube brackets.
Refer to Workshop Manual Section 211-02 Steering Gear Mounting. Tighten the steering gear mounting fasteners to 52 lb-ft (70 N.m).
 
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