Shuddering Steering Wheel-solution?

["Jon" <jwilliam@cyberzone.net>]

Thanks to all those who responded privately to my question.  The 
consensus seems to be deadlocked at either tie rod ends or 
control arm bushings.  When looking under the car I noticed the 
rubber boot around the passenger side wheel bearing had a nice 
gash in it and there was grease along the cut.  I don't think this has 
anything to do with my steering wheel shuddering when going 
downhill or at speeds of around 70-74 mph.  My next question is, 
are any of the above repairs within the realm of an inexperienced 
backyard mechanic?  I look through the Bentley at the repair 
procedures but they seem littered with special tools.  I don't want 
to be going out and spending mucho bucks on tools I'll use once 
every five years.  Has anyone replaced/repaired these items, and if 
so, could they give me a walkthrough or point me to a spot where I 
could find one?  I'm driving a 87.5 Coupe GT (2.3l engine, four 
wheel disc brakes, etc.)


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Jon
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http://www2.cyberzone.net/jwilliam/