Power Steering Leak/Steering Rack
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Power Steering Leak/Steering Rack
My power steering pump started the "I'm low on fluid whine and groan tonight so I checked the servicing and it was really low. Filled it up, and looked below at the steering rack, and the drivers side of the rack is soaked in power steering fluid, right below where the steering rod connects to the steering rack. There is a rubber boot that looks like where its leaking from, can this be replaced or am I looking at a entire rack replacement? I've dropped the rack before and have the air tools to do it, just need some advice. Here are some pics. You can see the black rubber boot right below my steering spacer, its oozing power steering fluid.
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Man...I didn't wanna hear that. Steering racks are expensive. I'm pretty sure thats where it leaking from couldn't check any of the hoses foward of that because of the skid plate and its dark outside.
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Thats an unusual spot for it to fail, but yes as mentioned the rubber boot is just a dust cover. Check the two lines that connect into the rack from the pump, though based on the pics, they probably are not the issue.
For racks I strongly recommend staying away from reman'd racks from places like napa and etc. Sure they are cheaper (not by that much sometimes) and they have a "lifetime" warranty, I will say that it is more of a pain when you have to change faulty ones out 3 times.....Believe me I know..lesson learned, new toyota one in now.
For racks I strongly recommend staying away from reman'd racks from places like napa and etc. Sure they are cheaper (not by that much sometimes) and they have a "lifetime" warranty, I will say that it is more of a pain when you have to change faulty ones out 3 times.....Believe me I know..lesson learned, new toyota one in now.
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Thats an unusual spot for it to fail, but yes as mentioned the rubber boot is just a dust cover. Check the two lines that connect into the rack from the pump, though based on the pics, they probably are not the issue.
For racks I strongly recommend staying away from reman'd racks from places like napa and etc. Sure they are cheaper (not by that much sometimes) and they have a "lifetime" warranty, I will say that it is more of a pain when you have to change faulty ones out 3 times.....Believe me I know..lesson learned, new toyota one in now.
For racks I strongly recommend staying away from reman'd racks from places like napa and etc. Sure they are cheaper (not by that much sometimes) and they have a "lifetime" warranty, I will say that it is more of a pain when you have to change faulty ones out 3 times.....Believe me I know..lesson learned, new toyota one in now.
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Haven't fixed it yet. It's not leaking terribly so I'm not too worried about it. However I do have a state inspection this weekend, and kinda worried they'll say something about it. If they fail me for it I'll probably end up replacing the whole rack unless that seal can be changed.
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Spray if off with a couple cans of brake cleaner and hit it w/compressed air before you do your inspection...I do not believe you will be able to replace that seal without removing the rack...and I am not sure Toyota even sells that seal and buishing for the rack? maybe,but the seal is leaking because of a bad buishing behind that seal...wears then cuts into seal=leak...Probably best at some point to find a quality remaned rack...Or a toyota one..I think Toyota is now offering remaned ones as well...
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Spray if off with a couple cans of brake cleaner and hit it w/compressed air before you do your inspection...I do not believe you will be able to replace that seal without removing the rack...and I am not sure Toyota even sells that seal and buishing for the rack? maybe,but the seal is leaking because of a bad buishing behind that seal...wears then cuts into seal=leak...Probably best at some point to find a quality remaned rack...Or a toyota one..I think Toyota is now offering remaned ones as well...
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I have had some luck using a power steering fluid stop leak (seal sweller) for a temporary repair. It may get you through until you can get it rapaired properly.
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