RACK AND PINION REBUILD S14 240SX

[@nissanOwns]

*** Regarding the big outer bolt 4:50 *** Where the head of the bolt meets the rack. The rack has been staked. Meaning the rack has been crushed or squeezed to lock the bolt in. FIRST remove the rack off the car, remove fluid and clean the outside. SECOND very carefully with a dremel grind away the stake that's holding the bolt down. Look for the difference in color. That will tell you once you've grinded past the rack and onto the bolt. You might grind a small amount of the bolt but it's ok because it wont touch the threads. You must do this otherwise you will destroy the extremely fine threads attempting to remove it. THIRD put the rack on a strong vice that's mounted to something very sturdy. We had the vice biting the head of the bolt and a huge crescent wrench on the aluminum part where rack bushing goes. FOURTH once you remove the bolt you will have to carefully dremel and clean up where the stake was so there isnt any metal on the inside of the rack that might carve into bolt. FIFTH when you're ready to install just put some blue loctite halfway up the bolt and carefully let the bolt slide down the metal shaft. Hand tighten with very little force until you cant anymore. Then finish off with a big crescent wrench. You can double check it once it's on the car. Good luck yall! 🤙

[@succ5218]

Finally an answer I needed after hours of searching

[@HermitFab]

Haha as soon as I saw the stripped threads on that retaining nut I was like oh dear he didnt remove the stake.

[@matthewstorm5188]

According to factory specs, the end cap needs to be tightened to 43-54ft-lb. The socket size is 1 5/8 inches. They also recommend re-staking it. But honestly, I prefer the suggestion of Loctite given here.

[@looptyraptor3240]

Bruh 💀 I messed mine up then

[@wilfredotuzonrps13]

I dont think you mentioned it, but I think the FSM says to drill out the staked portion of the cylinder end cover, so you won’t get the threads all messed up on the cover. Great vid man!

[@josecisneros8527]

Bro you just saved me a nut with this comment

[@blkferrari355]

Good video, well presented. Thanks for stating that this was your first time because it gives your viewers the confidence to tackle this job.

[@virgilecoffey9976]

Intro still gets me pumped in the early morning!!!

[@LetsDriftMedia]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thegloveshoppeinc.1197]

Gloving correctly. Great insight into rebuilding that rack! Note to self " drain the rack before you get squirted" LOL

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Seriously shit was a mess! Your turn now

[@PortysChopshop]

Thank you! saved me from damaging my rack!

[@nic03elic]

Great! your vid just gave me clues to rebuild my sentra's rack n pinion... thanks!

[@nathanpena8367]

How did it go, were you able to rebuild it. I’m about to do the same for my spec v

[@snowjammma]

changed my rack in my WRX yesterday and definitely got what happened at 6:10 a lil steering fluid facial

[@LetsDriftMedia]

😂😂 should have thrown a warning in there

[@shakib123fx8]

Cant wait for your vlogs at Bmw

[@brianbejado3237]

Great DIY video 👍🏾👍🏾, hows the steering rack after this rebuild? Everything working okay?

[@olbricky6824]

never heard of Kotek before, do they make quality seals?

[@_wraith2962]

You Usually don't need to replace the Teflon rings on the pinion or on the shafts they usually don't go bad but replace them if there cut also use like a 90 degree pick to put in the Teflon rings. ALSO NEXT TIME Put the inner seal on the shaft it will be so much easier

[@_wraith2962]

Also I Did 10 of these at Age 13

[@S-Kidz]

Cool video, if I need to rebuild my rack later on I'm sure I can do it now. 👌

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Thanks couldn't too really any vids of ppl rebuilding a rack so figured this might help some ppl out

[@dilutedskew]

Great Video! Thinking about doing this myself on my S13 rack but was wondering if you did a follow up video on not necessarily the reinstall but function and how tightening that stripped nut went. Thanks!

[@LetsDriftMedia]

I didn't do a follow up video but the rack has been fine since no leaks and still working great.

[@txjackazz]

Yeah pretty sure to were supposed to unscrew the black tube from the aluminum part to access that seal deep in there

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

OMG, 6:10 I could not stop laughing so hard. I could feel your frustration lol

[@LetsDriftMedia]

😂😂😂

[@javiertorre7396]

great content bro. stay up

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Thanks dawgy dawg

[@guylavigne7719]

anyone know if the s14 rack is the same as a r32 skyline GTR? Going to pull mine and was hoping to use this guide. Great video btw!

[@nathanbeasleigh2164]

If it's hicas it'll be different

[@slipinslydnn]

How tight where the teflon seals once they where in position? I did notice they looked alittle stretched and that made it really tricky to slide it back into the rack case. Also now that its finished it seems really tight even though the rack has nothing connected...it is yet the be powered up (electric pump driven) so im guessing it needs some oiling for it to free up. Did you have the same problem?

[@foolspool7175]

Orrinmcdrift I’m having the same issue. Mine is extremely stiff

[@foolspool7175]

@letsdriftmedia

[@sypernova6969]

I know this is late, but for other people. the teflon seals are tight and stiff, and stretch out and stay stretched when you put them on. They sell tools that are tubes that clamp on and retighten them, but you can wrap a piece of cardboard around them and toghten then up with multiple tie-wraps. a day later and all tight again. for The one in the middle of the rack, you simply insert it in the tub, that will serve as a tool. Pull it out the next day and it`ll be tight again.

[@matthewstorm5188]

@ Sebastien Tremblay I should also mention that, according to the factory service manual, these teflon rings should be warmed to 104F with a heat gun or hair dryer to soften them before installing. Not sure whether they will snap back better if you do this.

[@cameronludwig5285]

If anyone knows where to buy that nut that's stripped out pls let me know thanks.

[@matthammett642]

I did this following your steps and I'm not sure what I did wrong but I have fluid coming out of the passenger side end of the rack where it matea with the inner tie rod. Not sure why I'm having this issue? Any thoughts?

[@sypernova6969]

hopefully you figured it out by now but your outer seal is dead. somehow you must have damaged it putting it back.. you need to change it again.. :-(

[@iank6203]

Love the vids

[@LetsDriftMedia]

🙏🙏

[@ancientdiscoverys]

Hi . Is a rack with loose steering and play repairable? Mechanic can't find rack replacement for me because the car is old.

[@ImmortalOnenesss]

what car? where are you located?

[@christopherwilliams8423]

Thanks 😊

[@joejoe240sx]

I rebuilt one following steps, went well I thought, Front end still jacked up, When the car was idling I bumped the steering wheel and the steering wheel just kept turning all by itself! ..any thoughts?

[@kennycharneca1]

Did you turn the steering wheel many times to alow the fluid to circulate completely??

[@joejoe240sx]

@@kennycharneca1 I figured it out, I reversed the 2 lines from the gear box...🤣🤣

[@kennycharneca1]

@@joejoe240sx hahahahahaha WFT now is working alright?

[@JesusRamirez-qv1en]

Hey I enjoyed your vlogs at Toyota are you ever going to do for BMW

[@LetsDriftMedia]

I actually had one ready to upload already but management saw me filming and told me not to post anything like that up. Cant risk my job just yet so once things cool down fersure putting some up

[@JesusRamirez-qv1en]

@@LetsDriftMedia yes that's totally understandable

[@JesusRamirez-qv1en]

@@LetsDriftMedia hey what's more different working at dealership at bmw than your average dealership like the Toyota you worked at

[@LetsDriftMedia]

@@JesusRamirez-qv1en not much really. Nicer cars/cleaner since you dont get too many ppl living in there bmw like they do in a prius. Less waiters so less stress. almost everyone gets a loaner car there

[@virgilecoffey9976]

@@LetsDriftMedia YETTTTTTTT

[@cameronludwig5285]

Hey man. I'm doing a rebuild on my rack on my s13 and my threads on that big nut is stripped aswell. Were u able to get yours to screw back in or did u just buy new nut?

[@LetsDriftMedia]

I cleaned the threads on the nut best I could and got it back on.

[@cameronludwig5285]

Dang. That's wild! Lol I looked around for a replacement nut and cant find one anywhere nissan said it was a discontinued part! 🤦‍♂️ so I'm not brave enough to chance it lmao

[@LetsDriftMedia]

@@cameronludwig5285 oh dam that sucks man

[@tunanocrust2642]

This is great! My steering is feeling a little loose/sloppy and I have poly rack bushings already. I think I need to rebuild my 180sx rack (cant get replacements in america) so I got the seal kit (same part numbers as 240sx which I verified, just reverse) and new inner/outer tie rods from enjuku. How does your steering feel now?

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Nice you will notice a difference. Steering feels alot more responsive after the rebuild. I also just replaced my ps pump since it wasnt building pressure at idle. Night and day difference now

[@tunanocrust2642]

@@LetsDriftMedia Hey man, Just wanted to thank you for this awesome video, saved my ass this weekend finally rebuilding my rack. RHD version though but it was literally identical. I wish you luck in the future youtube career!

[@SQUAREBIZ575]

so how did it end up? Did you end up having to mess with the preload?

[@LetsDriftMedia]

It worked out fine for me. Still no leaks today. My issue with no pS was not fixed tho. After installing a new pump it was fine

[@Nolz10]

The seal you installed at 14:25 is wrong way

[@LetsDriftMedia]

oops. thanks for pointing that out. I must have got lucky because I have not had any issues or leaks since this video.

[@frostie00]

Did it fix the leaks?

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Yes no more leaks. My power steering pump was the actual cause of weak power steering tho. Put a new pump on after and everything's good now.

[@chambliziOfficialChannel]

@@LetsDriftMedia thinking of tackling mine

[@ImmortalOnenesss]

thank you!

[@raymond5068]

Did it work?

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Still need to finish installing

[@LetsDriftMedia]

It's not leaking anymore but still rough steering at idle. I'm just gunna throw a new pump at it I can hear it whining even with fluid in it.

[@raymond5068]

May be you need a rubber bushings the hold that whole steering rack

[@LetsDriftMedia]

@@raymond5068 I have poly bushings.

[@raymond5068]

Tight your pre-load bolt more may be it will help

[@Daniel-ug8fd]

I build these

[@nic03elic]

13:44 the moment you ruin your inner seal...

[@LetsDriftMedia]

seems to be ok, must have got lucky.

[@sypernova6969]

I have the manual for my car (a dastun 280zx with a very similar rack) and you are supposed to wrap the teth of the rack with some plastic sheet to prevent the teeth from gouging the seals as you insert the rack back. Next time, I guess!

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Coming back to this video as now after 4 years its leaking again on that same driver side, you were 100% right lol live and learn

[@iank6203]

First