Replacing power steering rack

[Lebult]

Anyone done this on their own that could pass on some tips?

I have the workshop manual and I've followed the steps but there's so little room in there, I can get the rack unbolted from the steering column. I can't get enough leverage with one hand and the other is holding the socket because the u joint on the socket extension pops keeps popping it off at the tiniest bit of force.

I suspect I'll have issues getting the lines off too

 

[gdgiordano]

Do you have access to a lift? If not I wouldn’t do this honestly. There was a reason I paid good money to have mine done. Plus you will need an alignment for sure regaurdless of who does it.

 

[thebrakeman]

What are the symptoms that would indicate the need to replace the rack? I assume something is worn, and will continue to get worse.
I have a small dead spot in the steering. Could this be an issue with the rack, 1 or more of the shafts, or could be either?

 

[Lebult]

I had fluid leaking from the driver side boot, so the seal was toast.

I'm not sure what might cause your issue. Air in the system maybe? Broken/worn tooth on your rack or pinion ? Don't know if the clock spring would affect that.

Is it in the same steering wheel position each time? That could be a broken tooth on the rack