Step-by-step installation of a Rack and Pinion (2000 Dodge Dakota)

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Quick install video of my rack and pinion install. I hope this helps you "do it yourself" guys and gals.
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[@TheGasTap]

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[@pauldegelia5516]

I just did this on my 98' Dakota 339k miles and still going! Thanks for your video, it helped a lot!

[@UF0Juggarnaut]

I can't thank you enough Buddy, this video got me through my first rack and pinion replacement. Great content 👍

[@davestone2088]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video, you're great man. 👍👍👍⚡

[@TheGasTap]

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[@mikerequa820]

Great video young man!! Appreciate your step by step been Workin on vehicles 50 years but never did any front end work have 02 Dakota replacin all Ball joints and New rack. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

[@wadet73]

About to do this on my 2001 Durango. Thanks! Also, change the pcv valve, that lifter tick will quieten down, worked in my 2003 Dakota (both of mine are 4.7)

[@ccchristinuhhh]

My 1999 Dakota just got the same power steering fluid leak in the same spot, your video reassured me that mine needs a new rack and pinion now lol.

[@davidmcduffie1398]

Another great install. Lookin forward to the next Mr. Jones video !

[@1349Marine]

You did it in flip flops hahah I love it! Great video!

[@TheGasTap]

😂

[@josephfiumara9065]

Nice Job! i have a 2000 dakota with almost 300,000 on it mechanic said it needs a rack and pinion might tackle the job myself thanks for posting

[@BlownBudgetGarage]

Good to see you back! Can’t wait to hear that valiant run.

[@timf8533]

Jack stands looked a little scary, I would like to see the wheels under the truck incase it fell. Stay safe!

[@littleturtle1610]

High pressure hose at top hole on rack pinion red cap if new , low pressure hose at bottom hole yellow cap if new . High pressure with the sensor hooks to the pump. The low pressure hose to reservoir. For those who want to cut to the chase.

[@alexmexqt14]

Thank you man! This help me a lot on my dodge durango 2000

[@eliezerrivera8764]

Thanks for sharing beautiful details with the sockets measurements I'm gonna do mine soon I know under this cold weather 😂😂😂 I wait too long to do it 😂😂😂

[@patrickdowning1328]

Also you can count your turns on the tie rods to put the new ones in the same location

[@treate1977]

The black rims suuuuuuuuuuure are spiffy looking! Been wanting to do the same for my Durango 03!

[@nashguy207]

Good Job as always!

[@charleslambeth4358]

You Know you are aggravating me, I need rain bad and you show rain two days straight. Just kidding love the videos keep them coming.

[@TheGasTap]

Lol

[@AceNos71]

Great video, Thank's!

[@CarlosFlores-yu3fv]

Thanks bro! Gona replace my rack and your video summed up what I needed to know!

[@TheGasTap]

Excellent! Good luck!!!

[@culmuh313]

great video, really appreciate your time

[@TheGasTap]

Thank you

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

great job man , Not to bad on the dakota's !! ENJOYED

[@patrickshaw7983]

Nice video. That weather is normal here in Wales.

[@Pgcmoore]

outstanding!!!

[@nadronnocojr]

Nice 👍🏻

[@sharkrivermachine]

That one was not too bad but typically this is my least favorite job to do. I would almost rather pull an engine in a FWD car than replace the rack in one. Thanks for sharing.

[@dthadon8719]

Made that look easy . I gotta do mine

[@TheGasTap]

Hopefully this helps!

[@dthadon8719]

@@TheGasTap it helped a lot and I haven't even started

[@LigerTigerOP]

I will tell you one thing when it comes to using which fluid. I changed my power steering pump and high pressure line last year. The truck manual says to use AT4 trans fluid. Don’t use that, use power steering fluid. The reason is, trans fluid is a bit to abrasive, over time it will cause damage to your pump and rack. Use power steering fluid. 2 mechanics told me the same thing. My neighbor, who’s a tech at the dodge dealer was one of them.

[@TheGasTap]

I was a tech at Dodge as well, years ago. I use what Dodge recommends. ATF+4. This truck has 252k miles. First rack and pinion, never had a power steering pump swapped. But you use what makes you comfortable, I'm just some guy with a KZbin channel.

[@datraktorman69]

I'm about to have to do this on a 99 Dakota I just got. I need to replace the intermediate steering shaft to. I am also putting carb swapped 5.2 in it so I will have plenty of room to work will the 3.9 is out

[@bifaith100]

best years for dakotas..imho...98 an 99... i like those blacked out wheels to

[@justinhuling6756]

Great video but can you include the torque specs as well in future projects?

[@Lesnz2009]

I just wonder if these pieces are made overseas and do not include all the items that are necessary? Thanks for sharing it was informative.

[@garychandler4296]

You can actually float a boatload of common sense...! And even us old wrenches don't know it all; 69, still learnin'.

[@bcbloc02]

Good to know the Dakota is hanging tough. I guess steering seal replacement in the rack is not practical?

[@TheGasTap]

It has so many miles it probably needed the whole thing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@david9783]

Dude you look well prepared and make it look easy. Good show!

[@ianide2480]

This looks nothing like the underside of any vehicle from my state (Michigan). All those bolts came out WAY to easy. heh

[@Steve-cs3tt]

I have a question. If the rack & pinion is bad would it make the steering turn worse than manual steering ? Great video, thanks, Steve

[@TheGasTap]

That sounds like a pump issue unless the rack has bad gears. But you would probably feel the gears grinding. Probably a pump issue.

[@Trials-and-Tribulations]

Wow, this fast swap. Awesome job. I know I could this too, cool trick with bungle cords. I just picked up an 02 dakota 4dr v6 4wd. Was told by place conrads I may need replace mine. Was quoted, by Conrads $1,600 brakes in front only, not with rack/pinion but just both front brakes capliers, pads, rotors, brake lines (front right line is bad only) they recommend both sides, kit comes with all. On top, they said it cost $2,100 just the exhaust from manifold flange back. I know parts are way less, I know I could do it myself cheaper. Have you replaced your exhaust system in your dakota yourself. My 3.9v6 has oem exhaust even cat too which conrads quoted within the 2,100 price new cat is $467 which is nuts, new costs half that. If you have videos of exhaust system also brakes, transfer case, rear differential drive shaft would greatly appreciated. My truck is for winter occasional daily too, do have car. Was given these quotes this week.

[@TheGasTap]

That’s a high quote. Yes, I did all of my exhaust on my own.

[@LigerTigerOP]

I was wondering if you can make a video on how to replace your front wheel hub assembly with an anti lock sensor or wire attached to it.

[@TheGasTap]

Probably not soon since I replaced them about 4 years ago. When they get worn again I will definitely make a video. Thank You!

[@swissroll71]

You could pass for Ed Bassmaster’s brother lol. Looking forward to seeing the Turbo Valiant.

[@the_allamerican7057]

If your tie rods aren’t bad when doing this install should you replace them anyways? My high pressure line leaks from the rack could push it in and out while the nut is basically seized? If I just replace the line would it fix the whining issue? I had replaced the pump and it still whines every once in a while. Yes I flushed the system. It’s still full of fluid when it whines. Is there a way to bleed the lines without unhooking the pump?

[@TheGasTap]

If all the parts are old but don’t look bad I still replace them. Saves time and money later on. Whining is air in the system or a bad pump in my experience. Are you using ATF+4 in your power steering pump?

[@the_allamerican7057]

@@TheGasTap I’m not sure I’m using prestone atf from Autozone. And the pump is brand new. I replaced that and the high pressure line I’ll probably end up replacing the rack anyways

[@mitchlehammers1883]

nice wrenches, made in usa

[@joshsavage1706]

Im curious, why atf in power steering reservoir? Great video btw

[@TheGasTap]

Check your owner’s manual. I worked at dodge for a few years as a tech and we always used ATF.

[@MrValhem265]

Nice Alex Good fix, i dont know much about your Dodges being from Australia. is that an injected 18 or 60 what headers factory or Hookers or??

[@TheGasTap]

Its a 4.7 overhead cam v8 and those are summit racing shorty headers.

[@MrValhem265]

@@TheGasTap Cool mate yare nice when u were under the Truck im thinking wheres the collectors? hey why dont they Run the dodges Plymouth etc in the main NASCAR SERIES to much trouble to Destroke the Hemi? i swear of seen them might of been Trans Am, i am hanging out for the next installment of MR JONES. Answer me when u can man.

[@TheGasTap]

Not sure. I don’t keep up with Racing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rogeliorivera5858]

transmision fluid in a new rack and pinion ? why not power sterring fluid?

[@TheGasTap]

It’s a dodge. They all use trans fluid. Refer to your owners manual.

[@soyeldiego86]

Does this not need a bleed like a brake system?

[@TheGasTap]

Negative

[@soyeldiego86]

@@TheGasTap thank you, my pattern is full.

[@Michael-w8v]

5:04 that is not a bad idea.

[@mickyquiroga3517]

Have u got the link? I need buy that too

[@TheGasTap]

Rockauto

[@mickyquiroga3517]

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[@lindabennison4167]

You didn't show to count the turns for the ball joints

[@TheGasTap]

🤷🏻

[@davidpadgett2011]

The little tube the runs Between the two boots what is it called blue and then come with one and I’ve been looking all over the Internet for that specific to and I can’t find one anywhere I wanna call advance for AutoZone or O’Reillys do you not like I’m telling him something that’s not even on the truck it’s crazy but this is someone help I really appreciate

[@TheGasTap]

Cold air intake? The chrome pipe?

[@davidpadgett2011]

@The Gas Tap Thank you for the fast reply no not the intake , I don’t think if you’re looking at the rack and pinion there’s three silver tubes on it you got the two tubes that screw in And then the one I need is the one that runs from Bellow to bellow.? I It’s like it just plugs in to each Bellow

[@davidpadgett2011]

Very sorry bad auto corrects... man this phone is something else

[@TheGasTap]

That’s just a vent tube that transfers air from side to side when turning. I doubt anyone would sell that. You probably have to buy a rack.

[@davidpadgett2011]

@@TheGasTap Sadly to say I just bought this one from rock auto it came with the wrong Bellows on it and no vent tubeIs there anything that I could use until I can make it to the junkyard because without it the fluids just gonna go everywhereI live about 40 miles from civilization it’s a little walk lol

[@jth1987leb]

4.7l V8?

[@TheGasTap]

Correct

[@jth1987leb]

Love that engine. My 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has it. 181000 miles. I’ve maintained it well.

[@TheGasTap]

Mine has been good. 245k miles is pretty impressive in my opinion.

[@TheGasTap]

I use Valvoline Max Life Oil every 3k

[@jth1987leb]

The Gas Tap I use mobile, mopar filter and liquid moly every 3000

[@MrValhem265]

Wheres Big Red man?

[@TheGasTap]

He’s behind the Dakota. 💪🏼

[@bikelifeant900]

Can u come do mine

[@TheGasTap]

On my way.