Oil leak... Power steering rack?

[ef200098]

Where would the power steering rack leak if it was leaking, i have to fill my power steering fluid up every once in a while but didn't start noticing a small oil drip untill lately. Where is a tale tell place where it would leak at? also how hard is it to install a new rack. looks like its going to be a ****** if thats whats wrong

mike

 

[HISSIN50]

The end seals on the rack often go south. Look for wet bellows.

 

[fiveohh94gt]

exactly what HISSIN50 said and its really not that hard to change, expect it to take an hour or two. a second set of hands would probably make it a lot easier

 

[mytight95]

yeah the rack thing is not nearly as hard as you would think..... I did it today...


i put in new bushings etc while i was in their, i would advise the same thing.....


jason

 

[HISSIN50]

Oh yeah, another vote that it is not hard, even if it is your first rack R/R.

In addition to the wise recommendations above, I recommend new outer tie rods.

Good luck.

 

[mytight95]

my rack came complete...... don't know if it differs from where you ge them or not...... had new tie rods etc...



jason

 

[HISSIN50]

Jason, cool stuff.
In my experience most reman'd racks from parts stores come with new inners but not outer tie rods.
I would just take a peak and grab some outer if they dont come with the rack.

 

[mytight95]

yeah they will let you crack open the box...... I know when i worked at a parts store part time, I got in trouble for letting poeple "examine" stuff too much as they said...... i opened everything, but i sold more stuff that way.......


lol


jason