just failed M.O.T, need help!!!!

[phill_mr2GTS]

i just took my MR2 mk2 rev 2 tubby for its MOT and it failed on
"steering rack system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel"
i asked the guy to explain it to me and he said that it is not the track rod end but the track rod ball joint itself and he reckons it will be pritty easy to change.
has anyone ever had this problem before and do you know what part it would be as i have looked at the manual and cant really see anything?
all advice more than welcome
cheers

[Jiff Lemon]

inner steering rack joint gone. The bit that's covered by the rubber boots.

[Mark Edwards]

http://www.twosrus.co.uk/product_info.p ... a4dc2af929
It's the track rod at the bottom you'll be needing.

[phill_mr2GTS]

thanks for the info guys it also failed on the steering rack gaitor being split. dont suppose any of you have a part number from autospares or anything do you cheers

[karammander]

i had this same problem aswel ,jus replaced the inner ball joint and all was good, think camskil do the gators cheap aswel.

cheers karam

[-:[KM]:-]

I replaced my gaiters 2 years ago...

Wasn't difficult, got them from toyota for a few quid...

Part no. 45535-10050 (I think)

[Frustrated Pilot]

contact peter fron Sbits.. he will get ya the lot

[si2040]

no a big job at all and the joints tend to go after after age. Best to replace them and you may feel a better driving experice as well.