How to rebuild a STEERING RACK

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Have a sloppy steering wheel? Fix that annoying steering wheel play and get back your awesome steering wheel feel by rebuilding your steering rack yourself.
It's easy and you can do it with some very basic tools.
Watch the video to see how it's done and how to replace the steering rack rubber boots, how to unstake and stake claw washers, how to replace the steering rack bushings with polyurethane ones and how to install new inner tie rod ends and outer tie rod ends.
I also show you how to remove the steering rack from your car and how to restore it by removing the rust with a wire wheel and repainting the steering rack.
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[@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]

@Ryker Cristiano instablaster :)

[@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.

[@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]

🤷‍♂️😁

[@wedgeantilles7731]

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

[@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.👍

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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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[@benjamindale3895]

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

[@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.

[@stable45]

Well done. Exactly what I was looking for before starting to work on mine.

[@antoineruby]

excellent how to video. This guy is perfect presenter.

[@d4a]

Thank you :)

[@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

[@khajashaik1296]

Ur explanation is very good explain the power steering

[@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.

[@xxXxXxGxXxXxx]

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[@Phyankord]

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

[@nagarajahshankar8249]

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

[@ranapratapsingh3416]

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

[@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.

[@richardkimanzi7101]

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

[@enervamarlon1817]

Nice ang verry clear.good job doctor

[@jorgeborroto4168]

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

[@gawaynepinnock7037]

Excellent video rac and pinion replacement of of bushing

[@fsiserir]

Thank you for given us the opportunity to learn how to rebuild the steering rack

[@sashristic6359]

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

[@adelazzab9015]

I am very grateful for the lesson.

[@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?

[@Assertiveman]

That was very self explanatory thank you

[@raveloriagmailcom]

I believe this process will do good for other model such as Toyota.. thank you for sharing.

[@PerrynBecky]

This is good for a manual rack, but a power assist rack will be considerably more complicated and a lot more can go wrong including hydraulic fluid leaks at best, and a hard pull in either direction when the vehicle is started as well. The best advice to anyone wanting to tackle a power assist rack, is to look for a good video on that kind of rebuild and do not use this video as a guide otherwise you will get in over your head quickly. I have 40 years in the auto repair business myself, and this job on a power assist rack is a nightmare even for technicians. Often times, parts aren't available or are cost prohibitive where a remanufactured rack might be the only option.

[@nikkoBcool]

Comment is worth its weight in gold. Thanks for saving me a giant head ache

[@davidcummings2020]

Good video mate . Helped me save a bit of doe.

[@hkbsud3431]

very good commentary, easy to understand

[@eugenebozhich8420]

Very detailed and clearly demonstrated video. I am very grateful for the lesson.

[@bassam_salim]

My hydraulic steering rack was leaking on my toyota corolla, so I replaced it with a new aftermarket one, it worked perfectly but after some months, my car was making weird noises when I move while turning, I searched about it but didn't get anything useful, went to a mechanic and he said this is a common problem with these cars, it was the bolts that mount the rack, he said that I need new OEM bolts to prevent that happening again.

[@cynthias1886]

I enjoyed it:helped me understand the basic structure of a power steering rack how I feel I can get one from the recycle wrecking yard and recondition it some what , look forward to seeing other videos on what other comments call the guts and further my education 👍🏻

[@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.

[@MrRxac]

Thanks for the in-depth look at reservicing the steering rack.

[@clemintine6711]

easy and very clear presentation, without any concealment. Good Luck. Ameer from San Francisci

[@abrahammwewa7410]

It's good explain and excellent teaching

[@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 ???🙁🙁🙁

[@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

[@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?

[@sslife4444]

Best repair and rebuild a steering rack I wait new video

[@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.

[@reneneron2971]

The bushings, plastic inner rack bushing, and all tie rods can be replaced without removing the rack, though access is tight. You can use the rack itself to push the white plastic bushing out once the tabs are pushed in. Last, the inner tie rods are very robust and rarely wear out (inner white one and 2 outer ones do).

[@d4a]

+Rene Neron It can be done, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea :). Takes 20 min to remove the rack. It will take you twice as long and it will be twice as hard working with the rack on the car, plus the underbody is very dirty and you risk getting debris into the rack which can shorten its lifespan. The inner tie rods are reliable that's true, mine have failed because of a layer of rust on the ball joint of all things.

[@reneneron2971]

driving 4 answers depends on what you are doing. If just replacing the inner tie rod bushingnand the outer tie rods, no need to remove it, nor is anything exposed to dirt.

[@d4a]

Rene Neron let's agree to disagree :)

[@shobud7561]

Where can i get the white plastic inner bushing ?

[@cameronschwanz2186]

@@shobud7561 I hope in 3 years you figured it out xD

[@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 :)

[@alexz7111]

so much precise efforts, at the end to use cable ties ...finger down

[@RobertoSantiagoRodriguez]

Tx for the video! I need info on replacing a leaking seal or rebuilding a Chevy rack on a 2003 Trailblazer. Tx again

[@andrewmartinez7726]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts

[@Waldvogel45]

Thank you, super clear demo.

[@SherShahHashmat]

Very skillful of you. good video

[@zulkiflijamari8489]

Very clearly practical explaination

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Would LOVE to see a Power Steering Rack rebuild...

[@reganswan8570]

Very informative I like watching these

[@brooksleon103]

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

[@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.

[@nicholaslechowicz6412]

Well done, replace rack ends and spray paint the rack! Spray can rebuild hahaha!!!

[@noelbanda6276]

How to replace leaking seals ? Great illustration

[@alyssana8987]

Never seen that done It actually looks easy to do.. Now I have confidence to attempt

[@toddh6234]

View some other videos on how to remove them from the vehicle before you attempt it. Not all of the steps were shown in this video and if you are doing the work in your garage/driveway at home without a lift these things can be a real pain trying to remove. Also this in not a rebuild.

[@omali2256]

Very nice seeing you

[@snakes5506]

Excellent you are very good mechanic and video editor.

[@subashbose7575]

Highly informative

[@noidretlaw]

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

[@clarencehingahinga9172]

By the way I love the presentation it's on point 👌

[@mikemichael8683]

very good explanation..thank you very much

[@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?

[@oguzoner3050]

Nice job, good explanation

[@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

[@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)

[@raulgonzalez-rm7mm]

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

[@TheAntman289]

Very informative thanks

[@amjadislam1579]

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

[@supermicrodualcpu]

Never use tie-wraps to enclose the ends of your gators on sterring racks (or drive shafts). Water will get in there very easily and you will be rebuilding or replacing your rack again. Always use Oetiker clamps. Trust me.

[@OctogonOxygen024816]

Is that german?

[@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??

[@greywolff9367]

great video, helped me out with my ford thanks

[@sparemotorpartsbd5523]

Nice video

[@jcarey1010]

How much better did it drive after this rebuild??'Did it feel like a totally different car?? Great info on the rebuild, I didn't know you could rebuild these. Thanks

[@d4a]

I have yet to drive the car :) The steering rack wasn't in bad shape to be honest. The inner and outer tie rods rarely fail, but I renewed them nevertheless. That white plastic bushing makes the biggest difference when it fails. There's a rubber bushing inside the car on the column. I fixed that too, there's a video. That's night and day difference and the biggest culprit of bad steering feel and play.

[@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

[@aliciuseciuse6856]

Verry helpful bro...keep up.

[@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.

[@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!

[@MrDaldagnuur]

Good shit son. No annoying music n cuts.

[@seangrant9831]

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

[@772777777777777]

What about changing the seals internally to the steering rack

[@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?

[@therookie5263]

Nice video,good detail

[@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?

[@shahidmiah7014]

Thank you excellent work

[@auryx1207]

I JUST LOVED THIS VIDEO. AMAZING JOB AND VERY INSTRUCTIONAL, WELL DONE. THANKS!

[@jamestembo9554]

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

[@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

[@mohammedshaji9785]

Manual steering ovehauling.Teflon bush more durable when compare with ordiary plastic bush

[@paveldorozkin123]

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

[@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.