Power Steering Leak

[IAmTodd]

Well just noticed tonite my rack is leaking. Its only bad when you have the front suspension at full droop, its pretty much just running out then. There is a rip in the boot on the drivers side closest to the wheel and thats where its draining from. I would think that there should be no fluid in that boot which leads me to believe that there is a problem with the rack. Correct? Its not bad right now, so I'm not gonna worry about it.

If it does need replaced, how hard of a job is it? While I'm up there I might as well replace the sway bar bushings and see if one of those two is related to my mysterious thumping sound in the front

Thanks,
Todd

 

[mrboyle]

Sounds like its time for a new rack.

 

[IAmTodd]

I'm gonna try and drag it out for as long as I can! This looks like its gonna be a fun job! Atleast FPN only wants $105 for a new one

 

[JoshC]

It's not TOOOO bad of a job, i didn't have any fun with it, but you are right about there shouldn't be in fluid in there. Good luck!

 

[Tat2dExploder]

same exact spot mine is leaking from, pretty much requires two hands to turn

 

[Doug]

replacing the rack isnt to bad, the first time i did it it only took me 3 hours. just make sure you count the # of turns you make when you remove the inner tie rod.