How to tighten the steering linkage on first gen Phazer?? (1989)

What normally happens with those is beyond the through collars that the bolts go through there is a brassish bushing the collars ride in that wear out. The big fight comes with the removal of the through bolts and the collars. I thinks the bushings are still available oem and I have a few tricks for removal. Simply adding the shims doesnt usually take out the steering slop due to the worn bushings
 
I'm fighting with the bushings now. I managed to get the first bottom knuckle off. I'll be soaking the joints in my homebrew penetrating fluid (50/50 acetone and ATF) for a few days then hit them with two MPS torches at the same time before throwing the wrench on. We'll see.
 
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