Steering Wheel Vibrates Like Electric Saw From Cold Start

[paul.h]

If it is the inner track rod joint that is worn, then the full track rod would be replaced but also make sure the  track rod end is done since they do not cost much and the labour is already paid for to do the track rod and the tracking. To check a track rod end, I find the easiest way is to have the wheels on the ground, the ignition key in the ignition switch but not turned, so that the steering lock does not come on, then wrap your hand around the track rod and then get somebody to waggle the steering wheel - if there is any wear/play in the joint it can be felt. You can also just waggle the steering wheel about an inch and see if the wheels move at the same time as a rough check.

 

The brake discs at the front of your car will be 26 mm thick when new with a minimum of 24 mm when they should be replaced, so at 25 mm they should last a couple of years (depending on how you drive/brake). The rear discs are 9 mm thick new and need replacing when down to 7 mm. So it looks as if the front discs and pads were replaced before you got the car, maybe around 20k miles ago. If you have the service record for the car it may include the brakes.