Q: 99 sebring convertible. Clunk clunk when wriggling the tire side to side. Appears to be side play at the point where the rod emerg

asked by on July 28, 2017

The vehicle is a 99 Sebring Convertible (much different than the coupe...2.5 eng). Side to side play at right side wheel. Tie rod ball/socket seem tight...side play is at point where rod emerges from rack. Is there a bushing at that point?

My car has 120000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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