How to rebuild a STEERING RACK

[@d4a]

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[@AnwarDakhil]

Zip ties. Is not the best option. Steel clams is better

[@jerycollins3134]

Nice work God bless you

[@jerycollins3134]

Nice work God bless you

[@rykercristiano9110]

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[@bronsonvance1344]

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[@bisurdaddy]

Thanks for the misleading title bro. If you wanna see an actual rack rebuild, keep looking. If you wanna see how to change tie rods and boots the hard way by removing the rack from the car so you can paint it, continue watching.

[@lelionamirouche7569]

😂😂😂😂 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@wedgeantilles7731]

Great work but misleading title. Please rename to manual steering rack refresh! Beautiful refresh job! Very efficient too!

[@jonnathanoyervide4493]

I guess i missed the part where you rebuild the rack.... Good job dude

[@joelgazaway3638]

Same, I skipped through the whole video looking for it

[@naushaadkhan7226]

Waiting for rack repairs

[@garcher5742]

A inner and outer tie rod replacement. Didn’t seem like a rack repair to me.

[@Mbrown553]

Haha I was hoping this was the first comment

[@jonyjohn6331]

🤷‍♂️😁

[@katherinewilliams8237]

My 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS has a lot of steering wheel play, watching these videos from you have helped me understand what is going on with my vehicle. I feel a little more confident talking to the mechanic 😅

[@Pat-Van-Canada]

just pad for two rack repairs, now I will do it myself. Thanks for liberating me!

[@brianhind6149]

Thank you so much for your rapid reply to my comments. You are not the first mechanic who has told me that new parts tend to be shoddy & that quality control seems non existent. I replaced TWO master cylinders in my Ford Escape this year. I bought NEW master cylinders...not rebuilds. Napa supplied me a new cylinder & when I installed it and attempted to connect the two brake lines, one of the ports had NEVER been threaded. NAPA accepted the defective cylinder & gave me a replacement NEW cylinder. After installation & bleeding I had a VERY low pedal. I went to a reputable local shop who had a scan tool that would allow them to sequence the valves in the ABS module to ensure that any possible air would be purged. No improvement. The shop hooked up their power bleeder, & the scan tool & bled brakes according to Ford instructions. Still a low pedal. After driving the car for a few days I went to another parts store & bought a REBUILT master cylinder, which was done by a local shop. I bled the brakes & all was well. The second cylinder was defective. I realise that a total rebuild of the steering box is impractical/impossible for a DIY guy, but I was thinking more in terms of the seals. Your videos are first class & your courtesy in explaining the style of rebuild of the unit was logical in all respects. I look forward to more of your productions. Thanks again, Brian

[@d4a]

Thanks so much for your positive comments and support. I'll try not disappoint with future vids :) I had a story just like yours with 2 alternators. Ended up having a shop rebuild my old one. The two "new" ones both didn't charge right.

[@nidalaussiepies8367]

Excellent job. Just note. Wheel Alignment is required just to be safe if you believe the rack is spot on. 2 things to look for 1- steering and front wheels are aligned straight 2- wear in one side of your tyre depends on how many klm you drive just visually inspect wheels if they wearing out on the inside and out dailt for a few weeks or as often. Otherwise great video

[@AlexRH1991]

I know this video is kinda old but great tips and explanation. The price for repair is ridiculous. Thanks for showing how this can be done.👍

[@rollin19]

That rack and pinion is simple to rebuild,no port holes,because fluid doesn't run through it. Hydraulic rack and pinion has lot more seals,a whole other ball game!

[@eddienazareth667]

Not a rebuid video.. inner/outer rods changed...not even close to gettin into the guts...

[@scottwehner7901]

Could have done this without steering rack removal.

[@jewelsog423]

DEFINITELY NOT A REBUILT , THATS A SAND AND PAINT ON A MANUAL RACK , HE SHOULD TRY A HYDRAULIC RACK AND PINION !!!!!!

[@mapleerby5498]

@@jewelsog423 hahahHhaha u do it

[@patrickfitzwater5511]

i read all these comments and yet I still watched it anyway just to see for my self... I'll keep searching

[@benjamindale3895]

U should be an amg assemblyman the way you staked this claw washer 😂😂 haven't seen this older vid yet awesome!!!!

[@raulgonzalez-rm7mm]

is it a similar procedure for a chevy silverado? can I get a replacement kit for it?. Nice tutorial. thank you

[@knowledgeseekerr]

Very informative, but I suggest even though you counted the number of turns off the threads of the tire rod, to properly install the new tire rod ends, that an alignment should always be done for safe measurement. If the alignment is not done, you can wear out your tires faster and all that work you just did could damage the steering rack, and you will have to do this process all over again. A couple of bucks to have an alignment job done isn't bad.

[@fraidykat]

All you need is a tape measure. Measure the distance on the old rack and pinion from a fixed point on either side to the center of the tie rod end bolt, then install the tie rod ends to the same position. You may have the steering wheel off by a number of degrees due to the new gear having a different null value, in which case you only have to move the tie rod ends over a turn at a time until the null value for the steering gear is lined up with the neutral value for the steering wheel. Your suggestion is based upon What, exactly? What you have been told your entire life? Use a little sense, if the original gear has the tie rod end centers separated by 60" and you have rebuilt the new gear with the tie rod end centers separated by 60" before installation in the vehicle, what magical difference will the dealership alignment guy make? Do you really have to consult the magician to verify what plain measurements state? But hey, it's Your Money.

[@OverlandWay]

I thought I would see you actually rebuild the rack...

[@maamar1947]

Overland Way wake

[@janvierntihongerwa2976]

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[@kennethperkins8649]

I will have to make 1 my self

[@Rashidamin]

😆 to rebuild the whole thing wouldn't be economical anymore

[@tcae8658]

Hi, I have a question about the part number of the white little plastic piece you change, Do you think, it's the same for the ae86 steering rack? 👍🏼

[@jamestembo9554]

Good job. now what happens if you forgot to count when talking out the tie rod end.how do you do it?

[@eddyboh2723]

Awesome job! One question: Accidentally polished some coated area of my steering power rack: How do I recover the coated area that I accidentally polished off?

[@steffenwolffe507]

The steering gearbox bearing part wasn't covered, or did I miss something? This addressed the tie rods, but not the big bit in the middle? (other than painting)

[@richardkimanzi7101]

Good lesson dude. You did a good job. Remember also to do some wheel alignment and balancing after this rebuild.

[@kulasirisiri1155]

Very well explained, how about making a video on how to rebuild the whole seal system sir tk you

[@antoineruby]

excellent how to video. This guy is perfect presenter.

[@d4a]

Thank you :)

[@hiepdinh8339]

I like the way you performed the job ( super care ) in what you are doing !!! But I did not see how you replaced those seal and refill fluid or grease ???🙁🙁🙁

[@jorgeborroto4168]

Appreciate a next video showing how to replace inner and upper pinion bearings. I am struggling at this point oops😑

[@seangrant9831]

Is there any repairs to be done on the center part where the shaft goes in

[@noidretlaw]

Thanks for the share. Well done. Question: do you need to grease that bushing at all?

[@getredytagetredy]

I am so happy you said flange. Surface.......so many Americans say lip ...for the word flange...congratulations !

[@d4a]

I'm not an American or a native speaker but I feel good about myself now :) thank you

[@TheTexican05]

Excellent video for the masses. Unfortunately, a lot of rack and pinions fail at the seals and leak (usually inside the bellows, or out through the inout shaft seal at the top), which is when they need to be replaced in full. I am seeking info now on what is involved to truly rebuild the R&P on a bench. A lot of the common auto parts store brands of rack and pinion have very inconsistent product quality out of the box, and the markup on these can be substantial, as many folks have likely found when they receive a fat 4-figure estimate to do what is essentially a 2-3hr job on the average car.

[@Phyankord]

its crazy how clean metal can look under all that dirt.

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

I have a Lexus RX300 and can move the passenger side front tire from side to side a good 1/2” when it’s off the ground. The slack is not in the outer tie rod and there is movement in the rack boot so the slack is inside there. Is that serviceable or just replace the entire unit? Thanks!

[@markymarky4041]

once my oil regulator( I'm not a mechanic, something like an oil regulator) blew and the result was the steering became loose. The mechanic at the time after fixing the oil issue told me not to worry about the steering, it's not going to come apart. just oil on some bushings. Now in your video, I see the steering rack is held onto the car by some bushings. I wonder if those were the bushings he was referring too? 95 sc400 lexus. Your comment?

[@hastingswakhuta7098]

Great video. I have mine which is making noise when slow turning. Also when I turn the steering while parked. I will appreciate your help

[@nelsonmagalangjr.1933]

Hi, does it have another plastic bushing in the other side? Thanks the video is so good.. Very well explained.

[@d4a]

Nope, only on one side

[@zandern9489]

What perfect timing! Just picked up a 88 Celica that needs this done. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this!

[@d4a]

Happy to hear that, glad it will be useful. Good luck restoring it.

[@boykhan2627]

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[@zigzag7194]

Would this be the same process on a vw sharan 2.0 petrol. Thanks for your well explained and camera angles. 👍🏿

[@joelthompson3177]

Hey nice. Video. Looking into doing this for my 04 Avalon. I'm seeing a rebuild kit that includes 15 different seals, and the claw washers and a couple other items. Did your's just not need the seals? Thanks!

[@7thskyproduction]

Nice video.i have a Daihatsu materia its rack is so noisy and I can hear its clunky voice on any bad road ..what is the problem?

[@kingdavid2018]

What kind of grease did you use? I wish you did the bearings and plastic bushing within the pinion

[@dagurorarinsson2827]

if youre having loose steering after checking the rods yous should check if the steering preload is correct you can adjust it by turning a screw on the rack

[@michaelnunya4953]

What about replacing the high pressure valve. Is that an option?

[@brooksleon103]

thank you for sharing,? what happens when the right wheel is straight and the left is not an car can't drive...

[@silentrage1985]

Thank you for this video ❤ small question - if those rubber boots on sides are wobbling without proper control does that mean i will have to go for a repair / restore ?

[@olenaerhardt7725]

What grease did you apply to the rack? If one tooth is skipped due to an impact is it hard to put it back on the car or you need to remove the rack? Thank you for a great film.

[@ricardostewart8591]

Good day my question is the plastic seal you change was it that the steering rack was leaking

[@63grandsport11]

If you replaced the outer and inner tie rods what was it that made the wobble that you pointed out at the end of the video. What part was worn.

[@d4a]

It was the rubber in the steering column. I have a video on fixing steering wheel play that you can check out. I also believe the other contributor to the wobble was that white plastic bushing I replaced.

[@nagarajahshankar8249]

Thanks for sharing the video. I have a Nissan Serina 93 model. After replacing Third rack, this time I will rebuild it. Thanks

[@paveldorozkin123]

very good video thank you.only from the very begin not everything easy to understand-what you did first?

[@pieterrossouw8121]

My ford sierra GL 2000 '84 rack &pinion manual ,has he got only on the one side a bush on the rack or on both sides?

[@pieterrossouw8121]

Is there a bush on the pinion side?

[@pizzigna]

I recently had a break in my suspension arm pin, one wheel turned 80 degrees out and quite had an accident. why the steering Rack did not break?

[@SanjeevKumar-xm4dc]

My doubt is we didn't need to change the rack rod ,is it will definitely in good condition or all rack rods are good at all times?

[@nimalperera5454]

Thanks for this lesson. What about repairing a leaking steering rack of power steering oil?

[@unclegosha7304]

This is from a mr2 mk1, so this is a manual Steering rack. There is no power steering fluid.

[@RAJKUMAR-hn9wq]

Steering Fluid leaking from rubber boots at end at wheel side to GEELY car. actually there no locking clip at end of rubber booting at wheel side, means clip missed by mechanic when I took for repair. Leaking means There is any oil seal/ "O"ring damage or locking clip problem?? Its enough to fix the clip or need to replace any oil seal?? Actual there is any oil seals in steering rack bar set??

[@772777777777777]

What about changing the seals internally to the steering rack

[@brianhind6149]

Thank you for the video. It was however not a rebuild. A rebuild would have required disassembly & repair of the steering box as well. That aside, it was informative for those who have never replaced tie rods & ends & bushings.

[@d4a]

A lot of people have said that already. But you said it in a polite and mature way, so thank you for that. Let me elaborate a bit. This is a rack from a 1987 car and there are a few reasons why I didn't replace the parts you mentioned. First of all they aren't available new anymore and the only thing that I can replace are the bearings. These virtually never fail and new ones are usually of poorer quality than the originals. The only option I had for a replacement rack is a quick ratio rack, which I am not interested at the moment. The other reason is that I am a DIY car enthusiast with the typical tools such a person owns and make videos to share with people like myself. Rebuilding the rack fully is a bit difficult for most diyers and honestly often doesn't make sense and is less cost effective than getting a rebuilt rack when one is available. When a new rack isn't available like in my case, it still makes more sense to get a good used one and just replace the studf I replaced in the video. I could have called the video how to replace inner and outer tie rods on a steering rack but the video really is a bit more than that, but it is also admittedly less than a full rebuild. The deal is that video titles have to be short and simple so this was my best option, although far from perfect. Sorry for the super long reply but I thought you might appreciate some insight into my side of the story :) thanks for watching and commenting.

[@3gcraftsman]

@@d4a to be fair, you should change the title of the video. It’s misleading. You did a good job, but I watched the whole thing, waiting for the rebuild part that never came. It was a waste of my time.

[@roadtripja5723]

Thank you for your very informed display of how to repair the rack end, I have been driving with mine for years only because I'm unable to get that part to replace.

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[@nazirsubratee3524]

Hi, I want to change my power steering pump on my 2005 Toyota Highlander and I don’t know how to remove it any tip on how to remove it and the pulley thanks

[@ranapratapsingh3416]

Good video. Amazing not many people seeing it and appreciating it.

[@khajashaik1296]

Ur explanation is very good explain the power steering

[@HONEYCOMB87901]

will this work for all steering racks or are some build different... i drive a nissan wingroad.

[@urumipparambil]

There are two inner tie rods. But the white color rubber bushings shown in your video is only one. Anther thing is you put new grease on the tie rod and inserted rubber covering. why greasing is required there. Is it that that part is rubbing on some surface?Can you show little more details in the video and fixing back the steering rack assembly. I have this steering rack problem in my car which is Maruthi Suzuki (Swift Desire.) It makes slight noice while driving. will it stop if i repair the steering Rack.?.

[@dakotafigueroa6791]

Before I saw this video. I honestly just took the rack end but didn’t count the amount of turns it took. I just took em right off 😓. Nd now I need advice on how do I put it back on precisely. On a 1996 Hyundai Accent

[@d4a]

Just eyeball it and go have an alignment.

[@trealwilliams1563]

Good Job...but... What kind of grease was used for this job, ep or what bro?

[@sashristic6359]

Exactly what I needed to learn about my own 88’ AW11. Very well done video. Clean and straight forward 👌🏼 - Svaka čast

[@joegomez6016]

Question? Can power steering fluid leak out of passenger side rubber boot that is on the tie rid???? I have fluid leaking out of mine and it is power steering fluid,

[@d4a]

It can leak out from almost anywhere on the rack.

[@noelbanda6276]

How to replace leaking seals ? Great illustration

[@dustysnyman5364]

How do you rebuild the centre part of the steering rack. Especially when there is play on the steering wheel

[@SanityCheck100]

What penetrating lubricant do you use/recommend? (You heat the bolts, then spray them with a lubricant.)

[@d4a]

There aren't many available here in Europe. I use wd40 because it's everywhere. I tried a few others but they don't seem to be any better.

[@FUNKINETIK]

Hi… I’ve got a plastic bushing that needs replacing (probably similar to the one shown at 6:45 mins), I haven’t removed the old one yet. But the problem I think I’m going to encounter is finding a replacement part due to the age of the vehicle, it’s a 1982 Bedford CF 280 van (ex-ambulance) so yep, 40 years old. What I want to ask you, or anyone who reads this, is would it be okay to get a replacement 3D printed if I can’t find an ‘off the shelf’ part? Cheers : )

[@NINO-NR]

i have a 2007 beetle 2.5 that is leaking power steering between the inner tie rod and the rack and pinion on the passenger side.. What could be causing the leak in that part?

[@njoy51]

So any idea where the knocking sound comes from on this steering rack on uneven roads ? Nice informative video

[@MadJDMTurboBoost]

Are you sure its ur steering rack? Could be ur strut mounts. But if ur somehow certain that it's coming from ur power steering rack, then I guess ur bushings?

[@njoy51]

@@MadJDMTurboBoost those were the 1st things that come to mind.. so brand new shock absorbers with struts, bushings, ball joints have been replaced

[@lovesosa4926]

Do you guys recommend nissan 350z 2008 rack and pinion rebuild or new?

[@mu6fiz]

What type of grease are those u using on steering rack shaft?

[@kamarikendrakiara3249]

So what causes the rack to leak on the driver's side? I have a Nissan Murano and even after replacing the rack, I still have the same problem. The right side is leaking.

[@turboflush]

Rebuild would indicate going into the guts of it.. which is a lot more work

[@d4a]

TurboFlush On a manual steering rack the only other thing are the two bearings on the pinion and the rack itself. These things fail rarely unless abused. In that case it's more cost effective to get an already rebuilt rack as it's really not a diy job anymore. In the vast majority of cases what you can see in the vid is all a steering rack needs. But you are right, there is a more rebuildy rebuild than this one :)

[@tomr1107]

its not hydraulic, no seals.

[@turboflush]

Tom R I missed that part. Lol I stand corrected

[@forevercomputing]

Why do we call them manual, when we call the hydraulic ones "power assisted". Wouldn't it be more correct to call this kind of rack, a "mechanical rack" as it implies, PAS is automatic steering. Same with windows. Manual windows, automatic windows.

[@turboflush]

Forever Computing "Manual" steering rack i indicates you must put the effort in. "Power steering" rack indicates it is assisted with something other than manual. Commonly hydraulic.

[@williamvince7403]

Can some one tell what's the plastic bushing does? Will stop the the oil leak from the ends or is it some type of guide only? Thanks

[@d4a]

Just a guide

[@williamvince7403]

Thanks

[@jerrymitchell5084]

What if the universal joint is bad... how do you fix it?

[@donrutter6765]

I put a reman on my 93 dakota, its leaking out the opposite side where the intermediate shaft splines are. Going to gob a bunch of JB weld on it tomorrow after I clean it with carb cleaner. Theres a plastic cap there thats leaking. That should fix it.

[@pkaronis1]

Can bad bushings cause a shudder when accelerating hard?

[@RameshKumar-xy5pt]

would you please give me the which model of car you use for this video and if possible overall length of the steering from one end to another( extreme). thank you.

[@d4a]

ramsh shrestha 1987 Toyota MR2. Don't the length will check and let you know.

[@Jake-im2lv]

Think the rack in my ST162 Celica is leaking, was thinking of rebuilding and resealing it as I have to get rid of all the leaks to register it

[@CodewortSchinken]

Nice to see the progress on your project. If its possible to disasamble this specific type of steering rack completely, I would go for it. The ball and needle bearings usually do not wear out, but the old grease can dry and clump together inside the housing. I also recommend to paint bare steel suspension parts if the car is going to see wet roads.

[@d4a]

CodewortSchinken Thanks. Taking out the bearings is pretty complicated and requires some special tools so all I did is checked it for play, saw it was solid and left it alone. I powder coated everything on the suspension, video is coming soon :)

[@williebotha5487]

Why does the Alignment shop sent me away for a rack end replacement before they can set the alignment?

[@solanimanamela2494]

Thanks for this very good and detailed review. Can this be done on most cars? I have a 2013 ford figo that i wanna change the steering reck on but its too expensive. Is it possible to just do parts replacement only?

[@d4a]

It can be done on any car. But yours is power steering and that's a bit mire difficult

[@solanimanamela2494]

I did some research on it and i noticed its not as simple because it involves of lot of parts that have to be removed

[@d4a]

@@solanimanamela2494 Exactly. Mine is manual and for older cars, you can't really diy something made in 2013 that easily

[@anderssunde7650]

Do you have to use gear oil or just grease? And what type of grease do you use?

[@litoid]

Is it the same procedure for a Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 GTS steering rack?

[@d4a]

It's the same for all manual racks, but different for power steering racks

[@andrewngwenya8150]

How terrible do they make the steering rack that fails before the rubber boots fail?

[@hassaneldawy5470]

Hi bro kindly how to fix play while driving in mustang electric rack

[@ironfistarrival]

Hello there , you did not mention about the Hydraulic Liquid being all spilled out ? And some cars maybe do not to disconnect the upper steering rack below the driver's pedal ?

[@d4a]

It's a manual rack, hence no liquid. I don't understand the second part of your comment.

[@gilbertkaputula6078]

Good afternoon technician my vehicle has same problem of sterling rack it has some leaked how do going to help me.

[@oliverogbundiogu3574]

What could cause break biding on Lexus IS300 front

[@martinmkujila1861]

What causes hard steering wheel and how can it be made flexible once again ?

[@gawaynepinnock7037]

Excellent video rac and pinion replacement of of bushing

[@miguelantoniodiaz1234]

My 2013 Toyota Corolla a very loose steering. Do you think I should do the same thing to my steering rack and then have it aligned?

[@d4a]

Miguel Antonio Diaz First take a look at the part above the u-joint under your steering wheel. Hold the lower part steady with your hand and move the steering wheel. You will be able to easily tell if this part is the source of the play. Check out my video about how to fix steering wheel play.

[@quanwang6512]

Hi, thanks for the great video. I am wondering what's the liquid marker you used to mark the universal joint? Where can I buy the liquid marker? Thanks!

[@d4a]

It's called enamel paint, people usually use it to fix broken bath thubs. www.ebay.com/itm/Bison-Enamel-Fix-Repair-Kit-White-Touch-Up-Lacquer-Paint-Sink-Bath-China-Chip-/292432816774?_ul=BA but you can use any sort of white paint really, it doesn't matter.

[@mahindasirimanne8366]

Why my Nissan car 1987 model power steering noisy ? Your good explanation please .

[@amjadislam1579]

what was the symptoms before u resorted it ?? what was happening to ur car before u figured it was ur steering rack ??

[@adelazzab9015]

I am very grateful for the lesson.

[@Blueskies-h3e]

What wears out that causes the play in the steering wheel?

[@theFury1111]

Curious to know why you did this? I have a VW T5 and everyone I turn the steering wheel I feel a buzzing or vibration. I have enough Pas liquid and correct tyre pressure. I was told it could be the rack? What are your thoughts? Tia

[@enervamarlon1817]

Nice ang verry clear.good job doctor