[meimk]

There were other changes to the Precedent model mid year 2008, but I don't think the steering & suspension changed much - if at all. The steering rack (Rack & pinion assembly) should have an accordion pleated boot over the ball & socket portion of the inner tie rod - much like the vast majority of automotive rack & pinion assemblies. If you have up/down, backward/forward movement beyond the pivot of the ball & socket it would indicate the steering rack itself is bad. Also, I've often seen the inner tie rod bent from some impact and binding/popping in its travel.