When I first read this thread I asked my wife if her car was steering a little strange. She said it would jump or move for no reason. I said OK, I will try something. Ordered the new one got the ratchet and wrench out and in no time she was test driving and said it was so much tighter, felt much better to drive. Hers had maybe 22K on it, we hadn't owned it very long. This is an easy R&R and for me to say that it really is. jack it up a little turn the tires and do it. Instant and cheap improvement. Wonder how long the replacement part will last? Probably not very long since there seems to be a million of them on the aftermarket. Try it you may like it. Don't forget your jack stands. :-)