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<blockquote data-quote="Yardsale " data-source="post: 1009501" data-attributes="member: 58988"><p>As Vic noted, there is no (practical) interaction between the 4WD and the steering systems.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Based on the parts availability, the rack and pinion, and power assist, is the same for 2 and 4WD. The weight of the axles is primarily carried by the axle housing and partially by the knuckle. Functionally, the additional work performed by the steering on a 4WD is that bit of additional weight of the axle mounted in the knuckle and the resistance to turning of the CV joint; all-in-all, not much.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>At this point, I suggest that, instead of replacing parts in the hope of stumbling upon the culprit, take it to a reputable repair facility. Sure, they charge a premium for labor, but compared to the cost of potentially unnecessary parts and the value of your time, it may be less expensive in the end; plus, you get a warranty.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Yardsale , post: 1009501, member: 58988"] As Vic noted, there is no (practical) interaction between the 4WD and the steering systems. Based on the parts availability, the rack and pinion, and power assist, is the same for 2 and 4WD. The weight of the axles is primarily carried by the axle housing and partially by the knuckle. Functionally, the additional work performed by the steering on a 4WD is that bit of additional weight of the axle mounted in the knuckle and the resistance to turning of the CV joint; all-in-all, not much. At this point, I suggest that, instead of replacing parts in the hope of stumbling upon the culprit, take it to a reputable repair facility. Sure, they charge a premium for labor, but compared to the cost of potentially unnecessary parts and the value of your time, it may be less expensive in the end; plus, you get a warranty. [/QUOTE]
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