1999 Civic Power Steering Rack Replacement (Part 2) - EricTheCarGuy

[@rcw9g]

This video is the real deal. I replaced my rack in a 1997 CIVIC in 3.5 hours with breaks saving $600 / $700 repair bill. Couple comments, get and use the penetrating oil, try and get the floor boot on the rack prior to putting it in place, and turn the steering column left/right to shrink the driver’s side to provide the clearance to remove the rack. Mine was a manual transmission model and I did have to drop the shifter rod to get clearance.... Thanks again...

[@MadJDMTurboBoost]

Damn man, this kinda job takes me a weekend. I take lots of breaks but I also just get frustrated and leave it for a while hahaha. That's awesome you can work thru it in a few hours!

[@edgarkmilo]

hey Erick thanks for taking the time to make all these awesome videos I have learned a lot with them, not all people are that kind to teach others.Keep it up

[@binal5542]

Good job you just turned a very complicated task into easy and fun. Good clear video and nice audio . You saved me hundreds of dollars and months of school . Thank you thank you

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Intro and Exit haven't seen in ages youtube Recommending the older videos and just great entertainment to watch can't wrench because of my accident so watching videos to pass the time for my neck to heal thanks @EricTheCarGuy

[@damian0126]

Eric, great "How to..." for anyone that needs to replace the PS on their Honda. Well shot and narrated. One suggestion to anyone attempting this job, I put the boot that mates the PS with the firewall onto the PS rack before I wiggled the left side of the rack into place. That was a lot easier than trying to get in on the rack when tucked up into its spot.

[@macmaccourt]

Thank you, Eric, for these 2 videos on this aggravating process! All your videos are amazing and you need to be paid double for your efforts to help the 'shade-tree' every guy. Do this again on a standard shift Civic! :)

[@phillipgaines4545]

Thanks Eric, watching this again since I'm swapping out the rack and pinion steering again in 1 year on my daughter's 2000 honda civic 1.6 EX 4 door

[@vicinvesta8349]

Hey, how do you manage to slide racks out / in when they are centered? I tried anything - I can't do it. I had to compress the driver side all the way to get them out / in.

[@phillipgaines4545]

You have to pull on the passenger side all the way to make drivers side short as possible. Then it will go in. Once installed I had to have it towed to alignment shop. Toe and camber were all messed up.

[@vicinvesta8349]

@@phillipgaines4545 Well, that's what I did end up doing. Eric's video and manual seem to suggest you can get it in / out centered. thanks for quick reply! (the only alternative I could think of taking off inner tie rod, but this seems like a lot of extra work).

[@jaylee2592]

Just did this today on a '99 EX coupe using Eric's video as a guide, thanks for putting this up. For those having trouble with the pressure and return lines, there's a 10mm bolt on the top side of the crossmember that holds the pressure line guide, remove it and the clamp and you'll have lots more room to move it out of the way and back in later. Also, the directions in the Helm manual (search, you'll find it online) on reinstalling it, put the rubber pinion boot on first, then bolt in the rubber cushion and clamp, then follow rest of directions. Under no circumstances should you try to attach the lines at this point, I wasted 3 hours with this, and that's where I found the pressure line clamp as well. I also had an 96-99 Integra PS pinion installed into the remanufactured rack by the rebuilders, faster steering is nicer, 3.1 turns lock to lock vs. 3.6 (FYI: 00-01 Integra PS pinion will net you 2.9 turns LTL). I can now drive around easier using the left hand palm method while holding the large soda cup with the right hand (stupid Civic cupholders!!!)

[@bobware7763]

IMPORTANT INFO for someone who is unfamiliar with INNER TIE RODS. I fought re-installing the rack for 2 hours and it just WOULD NOT fit! Not even close! The tie rod end on the driver's side was way too long to fit into its' home spot. Then I found another video (thanks Michael Flare - KZbin) that informed me the inner tie rod ends TELESCOPE end to end! You can push straight on the end of the inner tie rod and it will compress into the rack and extend out of the other side of the rack! I did this and installed the rack in 20 seconds! I hope this information is helpful for someone like me who is not a mechanic but has great success with repairs by following youtube videos. I don't know how stuff works! I just follow the video! :)

[@hugenzl]

You're the man Eric, I watched your video and change my rack with no issue. THANK YOU SIR

[@MEQUPWER]

Eric the Car Guy: One thing I noticed in this video was that after working on the car, you proceded to get into it and drive it around while you were covered in grease,oil, and all kinds of gunk. Thats one of my pet peeves about mechanics, maybe you should get some covers on the seats, or garbage bag them. we pay tons and tons of money for our cars, some people even love their cars! Oil and grime from the mechanics body is the last thing we want all over our Leather/cloths seats!! cool vid's!!!

[@carefulldragon]

Eric seriously thank you. I don't know how many of your videos have saved me time and money. thank you

[@tommycallaway378]

Excellent, easy-to-follow, step-by-step video! Just saved me $400 labor charge. Thanks, Eric.

[@MichaelSnyder1990]

Thank you Eric for posting these videos. I'm getting ready to help a friend of mine with his 2012 Nissan Sentra. I've aready read up on the specifics instructions on his car and your videos match them amst to the tee. Again thank you for posting these videos, they have made everything much more vivid for me!

[@brunodelaw8329]

I love this guy Eric. Your videos have helped boost my confidence in car repairs and gave me enough reasons to go in for automotive technology. Thank you for showing the role patience play in the discipline.

[@ppenguinsjb1912]

Hey man that's an awesome story

[@98civiclx4dr3]

Eric, you're a life saver for posting this video. I have to tackle this on my 98' Civic and thanks to you I have an idea of what I'm having to do.

[@IIGrayfoxII]

when he is good and ready he will post it. Eric is a busy beaver with fixing customers cars, editing videos and replying on his forum.

[@robertdetwieler1631]

I have a 05 Honda Civic 4dr DX and your first video was major help even tho my rack was located up higher into the engine compartment and I had to remove it out the left side wheel well after spinning it counterclockwise as I slowly pulled it out... It was definitely a dirty job because after the valve on the side of it blew out I still had power steering fluid everywhere in the backside of the engine compartment . Long story short I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and I love them. Keep up the good job on the videos

[@lynnbateman7408]

Both these videos rocked. Had to fix daughters rack and pinion and did everything the way you showed. Thanks for the videos.

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

Wow Eric, you are so amazing. My mother has a 2000 civic with a bad power steering rack and we are going to change it soon. You came out with this video in the perfect moment. Thanks a lot for your hard work. I thank God for the day I found you in KZbin and subscribed to you.

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks for not editing out the issues you had aligning the steering wheel with the wheels. This is true DIY.

[@fasttrackcam]

I wanna thank you for posting this video. I did this job over the weekend and your video helped me a ton. It gave me the confidence to do the job. I had been postponing it for quite a while but after watching your video I dived right in. It was still a challenging job based on some hiccups during removal but I am glad I did it. It will be a breeze if I were to do it again. Keep up the good work Eric!

[@jamesmcmains1818]

Thanks for your part 1 and part 2. I was able to change out mine on a 97 honda. I did learn a manual has a few more things in the way! Thanks again. You saved me about a 1000.00 bucks

[@fasted8893]

What other things does a manual have

[@jaytrey9865]

@@fasted8893 shift linkage to the shifter in the way

[@thaik56]

Thanks for the long and elaborated answer. It's kind of strange why I wasn't notified when you replied to my comment. In my case, I just need to remove the steering rack to replace a specific part on it that is broken. So I guess centering the rack isn't totally necessary since I simply just have to not touch the steering wheel and the alignment of the rack. But still, very helpful of you.

[@Grimeaper]

Funny I started watching his videos out of curiosity and now I am watching them because I am on this subject in college. Actually comes in quite handy, though I still do not wish to do the online stuff.

[@clockhanded]

No automotive job is complete without taking a second to curse the engineer who put X next to Y.

[@ThwartAbyss54]

Thank you for making and posting these videos. The p/s pump and then rack failed on my 97 Civic DX and i was told it would be 1000 to 1200 to fix it. Car has 200000 miles on it but still going strong no leaks so would like to keep it. With the help from your videos i was able to do it for less than 300. You make great videos and give clear instructions throughout and its nice that you try and bring the camera in with you to show us how everything looks. Youve certainly earned yourself another subscriber and many more views :D Now i need to clean up. I dont mind becoming dirty but i dont want to stay it :p

[@HOESDONTMATTER]

Get back to me i have the same car we need to stick together if we have any questions😄

[@chhathchhuong6281]

After I did watch Part 1 and part 2 your video about Steering Rack replacement,you did awesome job and excellence job.Thank you for your Video.God always blessed you and your families.

[@SiRDOHC]

Agree, I dont know how you work as a mechanic at your age without one. This video brings back painful memories of when I changed the steering rack in my 2000 Civic SiR, and I was only 25 years old when I had to do that job.

[@leeann4574]

Hey Eric, Honda did some thing right! The power steering rack replacement seems much easier on a Honda Civic than a Ford Windstar. Thankfully, because I will be doing a PS R&R for my 2000 Honda Civic in the very near future! Thanks for this video Brother.

[@timspracher3590]

Love your detail. Getting ready to do a 2004 MDX. Just want to be clear on the cable reel in the steering column. Once I disconnect the steering joint as long as the steering wheel does not move during the steering gear replacement I should not have a problem correct. The manual has you taking the air bag and steering wheel off and I really do not want to go there if I do not have too.Thanks again, your videos are awesome. Tim

[@MrPopmuzc]

Two points to add. Make sure you compress the boot and rack all the way to the right to get it in and out. Also be aware that not all racks come with the bushings/sleeves. You may have to order them seprate. They are not easy to find.

[@XqeDiosxqe]

Excelente punto

[@madkinson1]

I know this is an old video but thanks again etcg!! You saved me a lot of money over the years working on all my hondas!! This video just helped me out this weekend and your right the biggest pain of the job besides the lines is getting that big pos in and out if there.. oh and all the rust falling in your face since i live in Wisconsin and working on 22yr old salt belt car!!

[@danielemerson22213]

a true american hero, thank you good sir keep up the good work

[@ickbalmip8758]

Thank you Eric. I truly enjoy your videos. They help me a lot. Even in 2021. Thks

[@roboverholt9959]

Thanx Eric - Working on my 2000 Mercury Cougar today.. - Rob From Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada..

[@GoAndStay]

Thanks, this helps. Having the right tools is the thing. But it is your thinking that is really teaching me valuable lessons.

[@xhoustonkingx6212]

Wow amazing. Love that u show people how to do it step by step. Even when u make a mistake or something goes wrong u still show it. Great video and very informative. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work. God bless.

[@mattgama3251]

Eric, thank you for this video. Just did mine and the video was awesome. Only when I got the tires on the passengers was turned out just a bit. Ginna take the tire back off and spin out the tie rod one turn. Also, should I vacuum bleed the system before I start the car. Ive read that that should be done or it could damage the rack and pinion. I see you didn't, so I just wanted to make sure.

[@elgoofy4]

Hard to find good mechanic like Larry most worried more to make money than keeping customer happy good job Larry

[@kirkroberts3546]

Thank you so much for the time you took dong this video. Whether or not I decided to to this myself, the information you provided is very useful. Appreciate the good work!

[@rusteeb1335]

You are awsome, thank you I'm doing a rack tomorrow on my friends car and this helped me plan it out so easily. Stay amazing and doing great things !

[@nezerac]

dude. i seriously wish you'd get your own show. Like a show JUST like the channel. It'd be pretty wicked. :D

[@king49334]

eric deserve more than a dollar for the work he done

[@ferenkmendez2083]

You save my life man. Honestly apreciate take you time making great videos.

[@sulavaca]

Note: You should always check the tyre pressures with the vehicle on the ground. Tyres in the air will have less compression on the air within them than tyres on the ground.

[@dwainborden9171]

Eric I'm very appreciative of your videos. This was very helpful. The only thing I would point out if when putting the tires back on the vehicle call out that to torque the lugs to manufacture's recommendations because if not it could cause rotors to warp causing a lot of vibration when breaking. I've learned this myself the hard way. Thank you very much for your videos.

[@HOESDONTMATTER]

80 fp

[@migueljacobo847]

Have done all my repairs for my honda with your videos all simple and fast ... good videos.

[@Blotless]

Man keep doing what your doing these videos are amazing. Specifics, bolt mm sizes, I even love the things to note portion at the beginning, keep up the good work Eric!!

[@tylermorash9770]

By far the best tech videos out there. Thanks for your knowledge eric. I'm seeking an apprenticeship and knowledge is power. Keep up your videos and il keep my part by watching!

[@wtmf80]

Thank you for the videos!! I'm about to do this tomorrow on a rusty '98. Pray for me!!!

[@ericaperez3629]

Hey Eric, thanks for the video. I appreciate you for making it LOOK fun and easy yet in honesty it being easier said then done. My dad and I would do this project on 93 civic yet unfortunately I have to bring it to a shop. I prefer hands on cos I get to learn more about my car yet not having the right equipment and my dad with me here. Makes the task even more difficult in doing so. Thank you again for broadening my horizons! 🤙👌🙏✌🏻🤘

[@andrewskerbitz1358]

Thanks a ton for the detailed videos man. The information shared saved me mistakes and invaluable time. Appreciate the effort you took to make these videos.

[@litoloco4fish]

I did my first one on my 94 Honda civic hb... I wish I had this video back then.all I had was Chilton's book...great job Eric!!!

[@bastogne315]

My Honda Civic 04 power steering packed in 2 years ago. It takes a bit of getting used to but its been driving fine.

[@reubenjoseph2499]

Thank you Brother Eric... i have a 1997 honda odyssey i have to replace the steering rack. my transmission also acting out, as i driven down the road i noticed when i come to a stop when it time for me to move again i have to shift it on 2 then put it back on D

[@DaCoder]

Eric, when I did this: I just used tape to mark the location of the nut. It is more accurate than counting threads, and less time too :D Hope this helps!

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Cool tip. Not all threads are equal. One manufacturer will thread further from the end than the other, so I've always wanted to try using a ruler. At least to check to see if tape or thread counting method would even be accurate.

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

Question please. What do you measure ? Every manufacturer would make it's parts little bit diffrently. Obviously, the only valid measurement would be between the two tires. But, it is hard to measure that accurately also.

[@patriciagalvan1644]

Thanks you mr eric for the encourage to do this kind of work with every instrucción need it to get the repair done!

[@williealmilla]

thanks for sharing your knowledge. very helpful for fresh graduates like me. Auto Technician Course Penn Foster University. I always watch your video, very detailed....Many Thanks...

[@r7brzezinski]

Ericthecarguy's #1 rule: Never cheap out on anything tire related. Uneven wear is a bit of a safety concern after some time. Just my 2 cents worth

[@madchanicsgarage2969]

Youve come a long way man. Been watching since youve had very few subs. Good work man 👌

[@bmarcel7598]

very interesting, thank you, but I think you should wear an overall that you could take off when it's time to go in the driver space because of the dirt. Thanks again.

[@johnnyversaci7091]

Yea lol I used to get other people to test drive if I was covered in shit

[@sam111880]

a realize now its A frame , dropping the exhaust pipe to get at the power steering rack/pinion nice video . Was kind of wondering about the air in the system would have thought just turning the wheel side to side with the reserve tank open would naturally force the air out in most cases anyway.

[@chrissapp9507]

Great video's and pita job. Although the alignment will have to be corrected, i would mark the steering shaft splines that mates with the universal with a paint marker at the start to save some rework in the end with the steering wheel alignment. Just a thought.

[@NJtrainer]

I was just about to ,, chime in, and let Eric the car guy know,, that he missed a HUGE ** VERY IMPORTANT STEP*** centering the rack. I know the company I bought my replacement from, pressure tests the racks, that they sell.. so do most decent companies.so what that means is

[@jdmls-rp3223]

How about - Thumbs up if you're watching this and own a 96-00 Civic and are doing it 1. because it's entertaining, and 2. you'll probably eventually have to do it!

[@romopasiano177]

Eric u are the Man bro this job is pain In the but for the little space

[@danmorgoshi7598]

...Thanks for the video Eric.. ..I got a toyota camry 96...and the civic looks more difficult then my camry...Thanks again...!!👍

[@cricrisuper4676]

Nice video, great edit, tons of infos, thanks! .. But, is it possible these outer rod-ends were previously installed upside-down? On mine, the side with the L/R stamp are facing down, and the 'arc' shape is allowjng more clearance regard the strut... Anyway, not to tell you what to do but.. Keep it on! 👍

[@HOESDONTMATTER]

The bolt at the end faces down

[@laohantun7404]

Now I have more confidence to remove the steer assembly...thks mate.

[@CharlesP2009]

If only repair jobs really could be that fast!

[@Muz_1991]

Thank you for this video, made it so much easier to do, does need alot of patience to do haha! Also for people doing this on a manual car the gear linkages need dropped down and i also dropped subframe to get more room to take rack in/out.

[@NJtrainer]

hey hook up fluid, and test the rack for leaks,, So there is VERY little chance that they return it to center,, with that said- Any new rack that you buy must be centered.. the easiest was is to measure when the rack is NOT installed yet.. grab the part that your steering wheel connects to. and turn it all the way one way.. until it stops/locks. THEN,

[@RobinHood-de1hk]

Eric, you are simply great! Thank you for the videos and go on!

[@Phillmo8]

wow amazing videos super grateful for you sharing this work I'm still on the fence for trying to do this on my own though you kept your cool and patience and that's something I hope to start being able to have when doing car repairs.

[@leestephens6983]

thanks ERIC, DIY GUY YOUR VIDEOS HELP OUT A LOT

[@Samsgarden]

Hi Eric, if finances ever allow, you can always use one of those tiny go-pro style cameras to fit into tiny nooks and crannies; maybe attach one on your head, the end of your tools etc?

[@CoolasIce2]

I don't know why Eric needs 2 videos and almost an hour to do this. Scotty Kilmer can do it in 1 minute 34 seconds.

[@Xaltevi]

Hi , very detail video , I would like to ask you how high must be the tires from the floor in order to do this task , and don't have a rough time doing this task ? than you for your prompt answer

[@davidosorio7995]

Big Thank You, Eric. You are the man!

[@theKellyG]

That high pressure power steering feeder line... my bolt was seized and even with PB blaster and a flare wrench I stripped the damn thing on the first twist. two days later after trying multiple different ways to get the bolt out I decided it was time to buy a new high pressure hose. You are right, ruined my week.

[@MikeLeeSr]

Great video as usual Eric. I need to replace the inner tie rod ends and not the whole rack. How would I remove those from the rack? Anything tricky I should worry about? A special tool? I have a 1996 Civic LX..Thanks again.

[@BEEBEE159]

One more thing. Right now I am installing a NEW tie rod end. Do I need a special tool to press it in; or do I simply tighten the nut (and it gets pressed in that way)? Thanks in advance for your help.

[@82PeRK]

+Bob Simmons Its threaded, ( just loosen the nut, just back it of to where it loose and spin the tie rod off) That way you will be close to the alignment as it was before.

[@hellcat1988]

When I break those spring bolts when they have nuts on the other end I just buy a new bolt of a similar size and length, then use washers to make up the difference in head size. It hasn't failed me yet.

[@ianspiers6681]

Hey when you are trying to ram the rack back in there in the beginning how do you get that inner tie rod past the control arm while simultaneously getting the steering shaft into the pocket!? I’m stuck at this part now and am half tempted to take the top end of the rack off! Please advise!?

[@HOESDONTMATTER]

Did you get it?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Power steering rocks are always a pain in the butt nothing ever goes right and it's rare if it does @EricTheCarGuy

[@jimmarten626]

Hey Eric, you do an awesome job on these repairs thanks. I did notice on my new rack it says that I must flush out the Power Steering system prior to installing the new rack or the warranty is voided. Can you give some input on your opinion of that. thanks again you do a great job.

[@NJtrainer]

My guess is,, Eric, either forgot to explain this,, because it is simple for real mechanics,, and thus second nature, or,, he didn't actually center it (which I doubt) because he does good work, and explains things well --I have watched many of his videos.. if the rack is not centered,, it will lock out early when turning left or right,, depending on which way it is turned towards,, before connecting it all.

[@rubenske091]

It was a clean install. Once I see what it looks like I've learned. thx

[@sumwoofercrazy]

Great job Eric, thanks for all the great videos and great shots.

[@vicinvesta8349]

The only way I could get the old rack out and new rack in is by turning pinion all the way to the left (so compressing the driver side of the rack) violating all these centering and steering wheel anchoring actions. This is because this realization comes late in the game when you already disconnected the rack and spent an hour in fruitless attempts to wiggle it out - the pinion shaft and the left inner rod would not clear . So for anybody doing it - instead of centering the steering wheel turn it all the way to the left and fix in that position. This way you indeed can slide the old rack to the right and then out clearing bulkhead. When installing new rack simply rotate the pinion using vice grips all the way to the left and install this way. Thank me for the tip.... Another tip - the high pressure line from pump to the rack.... it is clipped to subframe, disconnect that, Without that extra wiggle it is all but impossible to screw the fitting in. Fingers don't really reach there, starting the thread is a major pain. Do it slightly askew thinking that you've got it and then starting tightening - bye bye fitting our even rack thread.

[@billmattox4335]

great video!!!!! one question, my civic is a 95 manual. my shift linkage appears to be in the way. is lowering the side with the transmission the easiest way to get around it?

[@Ifyoucantdodgeitramit]

I had to do some work on a late model Mercedes power steering system. I refused to spend almost 30 bucks for a can of the recommended Mercedes power steering fluid, 60 bucks if I had bought 2 which I ended up needing. I went with Blue Devil PS fluid and made sure it was made for foreign cars. The kind I got actually said Audi on the label. Very similar they're both German. Haven't had one issue out of using different fluid than recommended. There's all the talk about it's made for the certain type of fluid, I think they just wanna get all the money they can get. I took a gamble and came out on top. Saved 30 or 40 bucks in the process.

[@jwhiting352]

great video. I was replacing the intermediate exhaust pipe and noticed leaking from the boot on the rack(the passenger side). My daughter says there is a noise when turning and now I am wondering if this is the cause. The leaking is coming from the larger side of the boot. Any thoughts that this is leading to the rack seals leaking?

[@leninnarvaez5787]

EL MEJOR VIDEO QUE HE PODIDO VER HASTA EL MOMENTO ACERCA DE ESTE TEMA. MUY BUENO

[@aleksvillalobos8525]

Lenin Narvaez cierto ese hombre

[@stephenwest5469]

Great video Eric! It has given me the confidence to attempt this project. Just to get your opinion, what are the symptoms of a bad rack and pinion?

[@sydneyswan8368]

Thanks Man , This was a helpful and interesting video. If I am going to take the time to re-build the front suspension on my 99 acura cl should I bite the bullet and replace the rack at the same time? the car has 160K

[@b20vtecboi]

Always very informative! Thanks alot Eric!

[@RealCadde]

He didn't mess with the "TOE", just the alignment. And yes, you can get pretty close but like Eric said... Get it slightly wrong and your tires will wear prematurely costing you a lot more than it costs to go to an alignment shop. Just get it decent and take it to the alignment right away. No need to try and get it perfect yourself since they will do it perfectly for you in a jiffy.

[@francoisvalade8118]

Hi Eric, Ih have a question for you, i need to change Power Steering Rack Replacement and i need to know if the 1998 Power Steering fit on my 1999 Si thank you