[tholyoak]

Inner tie rods wear just like outer tie rod ends. Most people just don't replace them since they aren't cheap like the outer end. To fix a worn inner tie rod end you need to replace the entire tie rod assembly that attaches to the rack.Part # 944 347 033 00 for a manual rack car.

I just picked one up at the dealer for $95.

On the steering wheel I can only hope he meant the plastic back or the horn pad was glued on and not the actual wheel to the steering column.

Todd