About two days ago, I noticed a weird vibration, almost grinding sound when I turned my steering wheel. Put the car on the rack today, and whatever it is, you can feel it in the tie rod ends vibrating. Good friend of mine, who is an ASE Master Tech, thinks it's the rack and pinion.
1st Question: Has anyone ever had this issue?
2nd Question: Has anyone ever replaced the system?
Looking at the FSM, looks like I have to drop the Subframe. I have a shop and a lift, but not sure I want to use a vacation day messing with it. Prices for the system run between $500 to $999, searching the web. RockAuto is sold out. Another thing worrying me is if there is any calibration that needs to be done and if so, probably has to be done by the dealership.
Thoughts?