removing some of the power steering fluid helped temporarily. I am convinced it is the rag joint now. where would be the best place to get one cheap and is it hard to put on or should i let a mechanic do it? im not looking to pay alot for this fix. thanks
A new one can be had at Advance Auto or Pep Boys out of the HELP! section. The factory rag joint is riveted together so I let the garage do mine. Once replaced (the replacement ones are bolted together) they are easily replaced again in the future.
I don't have the bill anymore. I know the part was only about $12. I think it may have been like $80-$120 labor. It's easy for them because the have a lift and can stand under the car and work with it. Doing it yourself isn't extremely hard, but when you only have jackstands, it doesn't give you much space.