Years of Sludge! Seals Blown Out | Rack & Pinion Oil Leak

Out of Service! Sideways Steering! Nissan Pathfinder 3.3 VG33E
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[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

Out of Service! Sideways Steering! Nissan Pathfinder 3.3 VG33E kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3K7ZWupfpySe6s

[@handymandev03]

Have I been banned from commenting? Can't seem to add a comment without replying to other comments.

[@TitanreaperYT]

@@handymandev03 Nope Same here my guy, i cannot see Commenter names or channel Banners on the pages an such in the Desktop Browser, nothings showing for me

[@ragnarironspear1791]

I learn something new everyday the flag of Florida is the same as our St Patrick's Saltire

[@natedawg9404]

Reeeeeeeeeee

[@stevenburton1717]

Hey Ray just for future reference the split in the steering gear coupler is there so you can drive a chisel or screwdriver in it to open it slightly to make removal easier

[@FelipeGonzalezHerrera]

Wife unit seems to enjoy her time around the shop and be supportive of your endeavors. Congratulations, you've got a really good wife unit.

[@Calango741]

She's not only sweet and helpful and a good Mom and willing to learn, she's quite easy on the eyes as well. I wish I had a wife unit like her.

[@mike.47]

Good morning Ray and Wifeunit. 👋🏼👋🏼 It’s going to be a very good day. Watching Ray whilst I have cricket on in the background.

[@Rekuzan]

Fun Fact: I spent a year working at Uh-Oh Zone back in the day & Dorman actually started out manufacturing little replacement parts that no one else did in their help section. Body and chassis bushings and bearings, body clips, just about anything made out of rubber that wasn't usually available as just a replacement, not to mention all of the OEM hardware the dealer no longer carries in stock. This is why when they graduated to doing bigger stuff, they would include all the stuff no one else even thinks about because that's they came from! Say what you will about Dorman, but they know what's up when it comes to all the annoying little $hit you run into turning wrenches! 😃😃😃

[@kkampy4052]

Right! People complain about them all the time but they are the only source for a lot of items. I just wish their quality control was a little better.

[@stevewhiting556]

I’ve had a couple of Dorman parts with questionable quality over the years, but I’m generally happy with them. I replaced a window regulator about 6-7 years ago and it’s still quieter than the OEM ever was. Then, I think it was a Dorman ignition lock that I bought that felt like it was tumbling thru rocks. Win some lose some.

[@daveinvictoriavirginia7959]

Many months later,and self-employed shop, you still keep your site mechanics stuff only. Thanks for keeping politics and personal opinions out of the conversation. Your videos don't get old. Your work and ethics keep us tuned in.

[@Emily-ou6lq]

FJB tho....

[@chaz1488]

I tune in for the "Nice and shinny"

[@titaniumman_22]

@@Emily-ou6lq, FJB x 2. ‘Merica!

[@philspear73]

Well actually he does slip some in, and nothing wrong with that. Also FJB.

[@wesstallard8919]

FDT...

[@josephhinton5489]

Thanks for taking the mystery out of it. You gave me confidence to call my dealer for an estimate and it was about half what I was expecting. Good job, sir.

[@gregorylewis8471]

Thank you Ray! It is awesome to see you and caster Troy at work! 😁😁😁

[@TimfromAlabama]

What makes me think Ray is so much better off now than he was in those other shops is in just 1 thing he does..."ANOTHER !!!" and throws the brake cleaner can...lol. Never saw him do that until he got on his own. It's like a 180 turn around for Ray and his fun factor which has gone up by 1000%. And that's why I think Ray is in his element perfectly. Take care. ps....but I still miss the DOODLE EE DOOS

[@stevewhiting556]

I’m pretty sure that the suicide hotline is getting less calls now that the doodleeee dooooos are gone.

[@hot_wheelz]

I had to have a giggle when Ray found his southern drawl for a moment before returning to his usual much less heavily accented speech.

[@SomeRandomHuman717]

IIRC from the previous episode on this car, there was some suspicion that the power steering pump was leaking too. One reeee item---I would have added new sway bar bushing to the quote, they're usually pretty cheap and given that they were also oil soaked like the rack bushings, changing them out could be justified. LOL @ 23:00 you did replace them--thumbs up.😎 In the past one could have sold the power steering flexible hoses as a precautionary measure, but these days with the garbage-level quality of replacement parts, unless they are actively leaking, I think it was wise to keep the OEMs even though they are 20+ years old.

[@rogerfleury3591]

146th! GOOD MORNING RAY AND THE WIFE UNIT! But don’t forget the two new employees! Roger in Pierre South Dakota

[@johndesaavedra1040]

I think many DIY viewers would like to see how you prepared for the oversized bolt in the steering rack clamp. I see some viewers missed your edit where you noted same. Nice presentation! This is something that many DIY'ers and newer techs will face.

[@Gizmetti]

He probably put the same sized bolt in. Nothing you can really do

[@kenstevens5675]

Wasn’t that bolt on the sway bar bracket?

[@robobloxgamer524]

@@Gizmetti If the hole wasn't too buggered up, a heli-coil may have worked OK.

[@Gizmetti]

@@robobloxgamer524 truth

[@Wildman9]

Good morning Ray ,Troy ,and to the wife unit. Cup of of Joe ,and Rain man good start for the day . 👍🇺🇸✌

[@rjb6327]

Always nice to see Lauren. Dorman may "have the things no one else does", but the quality of those "things' is questionable.

[@wifeunit]

👋

[@kenore4003]

I would bet that a good number of their parts are sourced from the same manufacturers as original. Caveat Emptor.

[@richardmiller5238]

That had to be the easiest rack to get to that I have seen you replace!👌👌

[@DonEwells-in2lk]

Should have 'Arod',Erin,Troy,PETER!&Wife Unit on this one...

[@KHALABEEB]

Just did one on a 4x4 Nissan Armada....Id love to meet the engineer

[@DraftySatyr]

@@KHALABEEB Presumably down a dark alleyway, for one of those short, sharp conversations

[@squiggyg.8415]

The Best wife unit handing you tool video yet 😎

[@deltazulu40]

When you said "Darling, will you hand me the little red gun", I thought for a moment you were speaking to Troy 😉

[@mathewwebb1406]

Thank you so much for this video, your video is one of two videos I'm able to find on a 02 pathfinder. I'm going to use this video to replace my rack and pinion.😅

[@liberallyh8u229]

I love your early morning vids!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@ronwhitmill7068]

"Everything slides better with lubricant"..................... Sorry, but that had me in stitches of laughter so much I had to pause the damn video!!

[@KendrasEdge757]

That doesn’t make dorman parts better though. That just makes them the only option. Quite the difference lol dorman are still crap compared to oem parts WHEN available it’s still better to use the oem parts on a lot of things i.e. anything electrical or sensor related is a must. Learned that by experience unfortunately lol good stuff otherwise. Your shop is growing. Good for you and the fam!!! You most certainly made the right decision to start the shop!! God bless~ PS: ALWAYS 4 non blondes forever playin. The shop soundtrack!!!

[@RenegadesGarage]

Rainman Ray's Repairs.. Another awesome video brother. Looks like an easy rack to do.

[@untc419]

When are we going to see you teach the Wife Unit more?

[@eldonhoward7925]

It is almost 4:50 AM Central time and there is a video that was put up 3 minutes ago! And it already has several comments! Wow!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

A lot of us wake up thinking about motors 🤣

[@SeanBZA]

Florida time.......

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@SeanBZA Texas time here, but my annual 3-week migration to a Ft Lauderdale beach starts next week. 🥳

[@Drag0nkod]

"what is problem" its the country music soon as the compressor drowned it out you were able to function correctly... lol need more 90's rock

[@Stefan7020]

i caught myself yesterday making the powering down sound, when shutting down my car 🤣🤣

[@Skipperau]

And that is why I’ve just replaced my steering rack bushes with polyurethane. The steering is perfect again! 😎

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good video as always Pretty easy Steering rack replacement on these old pathfinders @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

This is why I flush the power steering fluid every 50,000 miles. The dirty fluid under high pressure accelerated the wear of the pump, lines and rack.

[@Jmg831]

Do you use just regular ATF?

[@sat_sonic]

Agreed. The fluid type really depends on vehicle. For example, in my Honda, I always use only Honda power steering fluid from the dealer.

[@n.shiina8798]

@@Jmg831 depends on your car. check your manual to find out what fluid goes into your power steering system instead of dumping random fluid. a lot of cars uses regular Dex III ATF but some requires different fluid like CHF11S or PSF-S (Honda)

[@calvinevans8305]

I used lube guard synthetic in my G37 around 90,000 miles. I used a syringe to pull the burnt old fluid out of the reservoir and put the new synthetic in. I would drive to a nearby empty parking lot and make tight left and right turns. Then come back and repeat the process until the reservoir had clean fluid. After the third cycle, the pump didn't make any noise or struggle under load. I repeated the process a total of five times for good measure. I used 2 quarts of power steering fluid.

[@randybeard6040]

@@calvinevans8305 --Doing your own vehicle, a man has a tendacy to work beyond the call of duty...

[@paulboudreau3754]

I just turned 60 and have never really worked on my cars. I'm mechanically inclined from my work in the maintenance dept at a nuke, but I"m not a mechanic. I do instrumentation. But I know my way around a wrench. I recently bought a cheap '97 Jaguar Vanden Plas. The power steering leak was getting progressively worse until I started calling it the Exxon Valdes. Anyway, after watching several videos I replaced the rack & pinion a couple of days age. Not too hard. Mine was even a little more straight forward than this one. 4 small mounting bolts, thow o-ring hydraulic lines, two tie rod ends and the steering coupling bolt (I thought I could just loosen this to slide it off but there was a notch, so it had to come all the way out.) No interference removal required. Then I did an alignment with string and a ruler and down the road I went. The alignment gave me a good workout doing the creeper limbo a hundred times.

[@thomasseigler8875]

Great job. What about that stripped bolt? I know. You're to good to forget that...right. Have yourself a great day.

[@WC3fanatic997]

I mean there was a jump-cut right after he got the one in back to hold it up . . .

[@charlesphilhower1452]

He said he was going to use a bolt and nut there.😊

[@jamesmahle1259]

Ahh the vicissitudes of rack and pinion jobs make my eyes tear up. Loved the video. Did you install an inline filter for the fluid? Perhaps I missed it.

[@AJwoodway]

Please do an update video on the Monte Carlo. That is going to be a sweet ride when finished.

[@DraftySatyr]

Think you may have highlighted the problem there ... "when finished"

[@jackcirrito3458]

Been there done that repair more than once on my 96. When u change oil filter it dumps right on that dr side bushing. Some after market bushings are on the loose side too. I used dealer bushes finally. I do a mucho off roading so harder on them. Love your blow by blow narration Ray. Thanks

[@MonkeNeuronActivated]

Its so wholesome every time I hear "Wife Unit". Love your work.

[@hijinx7200]

Ridgid for the win... Lol. I bought one after seeing yours and it's a brute for sure

[@garydarby2548]

I'll bet Wifeunit doesn't pick up any empty brake cleaner cans Ray.

[@jeanpierreburel6606]

Fascinating display of knowhow and memory ! One question : what about the Subaru ? Any news? Sorry for such silly comments but afterall I'm a M.D. , specializing in Oral surgery .

[@NisSubieTechA]

Holy crap that's a lot of brake cleaner. Looks like you guys can still use the chlorinated version in Florida. I don't miss the strong smell, but it cleaned way better than the non-chlorinated crap we get in Cali.

[@desotosky1372]

I'd have to soak the steering gear in degreaser and pressure wash it before starting. Ray's shop floor would drive me nuts.

[@14312KIDS]

My opinion on Dorman is. If I can't find anything else. Then it is Dorman. Was expecting to at least to flush lines with air. To try to get rid of as much of the old oil as possible.

[@barrypritchard2306]

Hi ray don't mind me saying but why don't you get a washing machine in your garage to wash all off you oily rags let as now and I like watching you it makes my day as I use to be a car mechanic but now I am disabled.

[@SeanBZA]

Rags are cheaper than washing and drying them, as there is a lot of old clothing that gets cut up to make rags from the garment trade, who want to move stuff that only is used 4 or 5 times before being discarded, because "fashion" demands it.

[@derekhobbs1102]

We used to have a dirty rag bin that was collected every month with our old oil filters. Don't know what was done with them though.

[@SeanBZA]

@@derekhobbs1102 Normally those go for either incineration or into a hazardous waste dump. The oil filters would have been crushed for the steel content, and the oil collected for disposal. Rags simply baled up and either burnt with other waste, or buried in the dump as a bale.

[@brianreardon9842]

‘That being said….it’s just Florida weather’ priceless 😅😅

[@tomnekuda3818]

Glad you're doing it instead of me. Good job.

[@bubbaray998]

Ray, did you really say you knew the rack wasn't leaking because it was new? How many times have you told us that new doesn't always mean good or working? I am shocked! Shocked I say! LOL. Great video as always. I do have a question for you though: when you were looking for another mechanic, did you ever think about bringing on Peter from the previous place?

[@stevenburton1717]

That split in the steering gear coupler is there for a reason so you can drive a chisel in it and separate it so you can remove it with ease

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

The spline on the upper side should have been lubed before hand. It was pretty rusty

[@kkampy4052]

I learned a valuable lesson about replacing a rack, make sure it is centered before installing or you may not be able to bring it into alignment.

[@ronhansen7717]

I was starting to get brake cleaner withdrawal. The last few videos didn't have a need for it. I'm glad we're making things shiny again. 😁

[@djrumple9761]

just bit curious... why not mark the steering shaft as to not over rotate the steering wheel and damage the clock spring due to over extension of the ribbon cable inside..

[@TheDon8771]

I was wondering when the brake clean was making an entrance. 😂😂

[@ALConfederate]

Same here. I've been suffering from a little brake-kleen withdrawal over here. 🤣

[@denniss5512]

Hi Ray, Good point on the Doorman Products. I reaaly like their stuff. Most if not all the transmission pans come with a drain plug and a decent gasket.

[@kellismith4329]

I have had good luck with their stuff too, and it isn’t super expensive

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

Yea unlick mr online mechanic tech tip mopar no car guy.... He hates "duuurman" cant even pronounce it right... NOW that being said... I have used crown/dorman and other brands like em... and without these companies.. we WOULD not have parts for older vehicles... Ive personally never had issues with dorman

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Oh No ray you forgot to replace that stripped bolt with a bolt and a nut for the passenger side upper sway bar Mount @30:17 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@desotosky1372]

Flashed text on the screen that it was replaced with a larger bolt.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@desotosky1372 if you lool at my time stamp you can see the bolt was never installed I watched the entire video and not once saw Text on the screen

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@desotosky1372 I make and edit videos also The video wasn't edited at the timestamp I posted stop messaging me over this crap you can see the bolt was never replaced at the timestamp I posted

[@joshuaswick7875]

I love how you get mad at the empty brake cleaner cans and throw them , I laugh at that every time lol

[@bobbg9041]

15:33 dosnt help the oil filters rights above it, and that might have something to do with the dry rot of the bushings.

[@ahoytheremate1954]

great job Ray your a bloody beauty mate as we say in Aussie

[@johnbridwell1244]

Mornin' from Texas!

[@DenHvideHund]

you forgot the front bolt on the left (passenger side) swaybar mount.

[@TXCherokee]

The Customers are so lucky you clean up with Brake Clean

[@tomthompson8060]

How did you get a beautiful girl when you are just a mechanic 😂? My wife and I have been married for 56 years and I was just a army guy and I even went to Vietnam 6 weeks after we got married. So take great care of her and love her more everyday ❤

[@TremaineLea]

Ray, I love how you clean as you go, getting rid of sludge etc even when it doesn't affect the repair. I've lost more time than I care to admit removing crud from parts and bolts because it has to go back together CLEAN. Like, I keep a set of dental picks in the garage 😂

[@RickHamouris]

"My brain's not braining" made me almost spit out my coffee 😂

[@The_Oldguy]

Ray, you need to master the "Do What I Mean, Not What I Say" command. It will really help you in life.

[@fowlerkennel2824]

Never gets old tossing the break clean can! ANOTHER!!!

[@chrischallacombe3477]

YAY!!!! BC Sounds!!! Good job Ray! Cheers Brother!!🍻

[@MrSpellingPolice]

Video wouldn't be complete without a cameo by 4 Non Blondes!

[@magnopecache2081]

Wow 😍 new Rigid impact wrench

[@amcconnell6730]

I actually tuned in specifically for the "Good Day to You"... and I was missing it. Thanks for remembering! :D

[@darkearthcustomsandshoptalk]

Ray, did you forget the steering rack seal cover that was under the steering shaft when you installed the new rack? It looked like there was a seal cover on the old rack.

[@abelpuentes3944]

Love watching your videos. As an old school tech. I don't really trust my impact tools. I always go over bolts by hand afterwards. Especially tires. Thats just me. 99% of the time, they are good and tight.

[@stevewhiting556]

I’m the same way, but don’t reeee Ray too hard. He’s done the torque wrench cam on the tires so many times I think he just edits it out now. You also have to figure that he’s cutting a 90 minute repair into a 40 minute video…things will be cut. Retorquing fasteners is just a boring and redundant task that he (probably) does off camera. I also use power tools on my own cars, but they always get a final “click” before I’m done.

[@midnitetoker15]

I appreciate you double weilding the brakleen

[@sandycraven]

Thanks for making my day by making sure the job was NICE AND SHINY

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

I aleays enjoy your videos and learn so much.

[@danm4066]

I love that your family is there. My best friends dad had a garage and I can't count the times I was Shanghaid to help. Great times!

[@DraftySatyr]

Probably be prosecuted under some well-intentioned but poorly worded piece of child slavery legislation now.

[@therel8ables]

@37:30 And I cry sometimes when im lying in bed, just thinking Rainman lives in the perpetual 90's music video....

[@barrythomas6429]

Good to see you wearing gloves for a change. Thumbs up.

[@ronnieicard]

You need to include some "Tips & Tricks" videos. I used to work with an old mechanic who made some of his own tools to do some jobs.

[@moefuggerr2970]

Blew seals. There is a joke in there.

[@jonlyman400]

Amazing clarity, focus from the camera your using!

[@peterinnewyork3931]

Glad you're back from vacation too bad it could have been longer it looked like you were having fun though

[@winstonsmith8441]

Should you have tightened the steering shaft all the way down before you tightened the steering gear to the subframe? It seems like doing so will impart additional load on the steering gear.

[@davidp7163]

He said bushing instead of washer, but at what length does a washer become a bushing?🤔🤔

[@ferdinanhenry4104]

mr Rai i see u had new rigid gun,it will be nice to make video about all u'tools..thank you for the nice video i relly enjoy all of them

[@marymulrooney1334]

17:15 I was hoping you would do that. DON'T CROSS THE STREAMS!!! You don't know what can happen. LOL

[@frankl.5153]

You people from Florida sure do talk funny.

[@darrenimms3155]

Hi Ray, I don't know if you noticed... but, it looks like the PAS line that is attached to the subframe is attached incorrectly that will result in wear from the bracket rubbing on the other PAS hard lines (27.40 on vid). I believe that it hooked under by accident (Always a mechanics nightmare - Dame brackets) I hope you, Wife unit and family are all keeping well All the best from the UK

[@titaniumman_22]

Where should that line go?

[@darrenimms3155]

@titaniumman4573 the bracket should go on the outside of all steel pipes to prevent rubbing through vibrations

[@earthoid]

A question from a non-mechanic: a torque wrench is not required for the bolts in this job?

[@kevincurry4735]

Good morning Ray. Full steam ahead Captain. Words!

[@loveofchrist5808]

Good morning Ray once again great video and also have to say from this point on I’m gonna start telling you how many new things I learned from this video or every video you put out, five things that I’ve learned while watching this video that’s why I’m telling you I am a video a Holick do your channel does that sound right ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha I don’t know but I just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you I did learn five new things not pulling your leg. I’m sorry to hear about the weather you’re having it probably stinks, here in Dallas it feels like a sauna the humidity is so thick it’s hard to breathe honestly they even have a advisory not to be outside for a certain amount of time because after 30 minutes you could pass out. Well thank you brother family things I’m gonna keep to myself or share with other technicians because like I said before mechanics are diamond dozen super technicians are one in 1 million so thank you so much for the information it’s very valuable and I’ll pass it on. God bless you sir and your family and your friends and all of yours that follow your channel and let’s not forget repent Jesus Christ is coming back very soon we are living in the end of times two more prophecies were fulfilled yesterday and today’s date is June 22, 2023 at 8:20 AM Dallas Texas time. ✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸

[@brianhume4743]

You could have showed the road test with the wonky steering rectified just saying from North of Newcastle 🇬🇧 😉 😢

[@JamesSargent-dh6ci]

Change the thermostat 😅 Good job making the alignment techs roll with laughter 😂. I love when you bust yourself. Good tunes like hearing the girls on your radio. 🥶🐲

[@bobchavies]

I get the feeling you could buy the old NAPA shop you were at...hire professional mechanics with integrity like yourself and still have a waiting list for service. Glad I watched you when you were a little fish in a huge pond....before January 2024, you'll be a huge fish in the pond. 👏🏾

[@aaronsnowden6311]

Loved the weather part. When I see a tornado drop I just record it. 😅

[@caseyjacobs1984]

HEY YAY , no more Complaining about needing a new Rigid impact 😂 yippe lol

[@fenceman53]

I see Troy working on a long term project on that burgundy car

[@chrishengeveld6117]

@RainmanRayRepairs ..your mind is still in "vacation mode" Ray...with the word association biz..lol. always a good video.. cant wait for you to post on the other lift install and garage door... when should we expect that vid?

[@joevk6274]

Morgan Wallen's Sand in My Boots is apparently now the official background music. This is like the 3rd video in a row I heard it, lol. Not that I'm complaining. I like the song.

[@matthewsykes4814]

I'm just the same cleaning the machines at work. A nice high pressure hot water hose wash to get rid of the crud and muck, the stubborn stuff gets the jetwash treatment. End of every week everything is nice and shiny even if I'm dripping wet. Work is hot and sweaty right now, very humid so it's not fun. Have yourself and Co a great day.

[@matthewsykes4814]

@@misterrichardc Had the best cold shower an hour ago, took my time. Feeling a lot more human now, no wife unit but it would be nice. Have a good one :-) and yes the beers are cold

[@russellstyles5381]

Heavy rain and high winds in Florida is like snow in Minnesota. Not a surprise. Seems like you could use traditional engine cleaner sometimes when speed is not important. Much cheaper, works well. But you have to wait for water to dry. Afraid it will damage electronics?

[@WC3fanatic997]

"Steering Gear" Gravity sounds like a really bad Gravity. You shouldn't have steering gear gravity. On a side note, I'm always glad to see you using the 90-Degree IMpacter, since I remember the video you explicitly got it for (the stuck spark plugs in the back of an engine) and mentioned it cost more than you would get for the job. Certainly getting your money out of it, though, considering you've used it in almost every single video since then almost a year ago.

[@411NOW]

Still no 4 non blondes, starting to think Ray is playing with me. Morgan Wallen is back today. So that's good. Thank you for the video Ray...

[@411NOW]

My Bad, 4 non blondes for the finish........