ght198267
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- 1999 Explorer XLT 4X4 4.0
i just replaced my rack and pinion and now i cant seem to get the air outta the system, ive tried every way i know but it still vibrates the front tires when i turn the wheel. while rechecking all the connections i noticed some very slight seepage around the high pressure hose into the rack (where the metal tube goes into the screw in fitting) and im wondering if its sucking in air from there (possible o-rings crapped out inside?) i know those high pressure line fitting are supposed to turn once tightened but im wondering just how much? the top end (where it connects to the pump has a flare on the end that buts up and seals against the pump (like a break fitting does) but the bottom is recessed into the fitting so i cant see how it would make a good metal to metal seal? I know that my new wrack came with instructions to use my existing Check Valve from my old wrack and put it in the new one as the new one didnt come with it, but i looked and it was already in there with a retainer, so i just left it be and tossed the old one (thinking new is better right). im gunna replace the hose tomorrow and see if that helps but any additional info would help me out greatly.
1999 explorer xlt
4x4 4.0 OHV
1999 explorer xlt
4x4 4.0 OHV
