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Steering rack leak

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Old Jan 31, 2020 | 10:31 PM
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Anyone know if there is a seal that I can replace in this part of the rack? Fluid is dripping down from the boot when I turn the wheel. And when trying to bleed the system, there's a sucking sound from there.


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Old Jan 31, 2020 | 10:34 PM
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you need a new rack and pinion. not worth the time and it may leak after seal replacement.
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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 8:55 AM
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Originally Posted by tech2
you need a new rack and pinion. not worth the time and it may leak after seal replacement.
Those expensive, but not near what it will cost to replace in labor.
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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 10:31 AM
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Thanks - I've read that just replacing seals is not dependable since the rack may be worn too much to seal properly. Since mine has 298K on it I'll try an ACDelco reman
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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 10:40 PM
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I got the ACDelco 36R0400 off Amazon for $247 minus a $100 rebate when they get the core . They pay return shipping and it goes in the same box. Just take it to a UPS drop off. As usual, Amazon says it's not for my 2003 Impala but it's installed and doing fine though I've never had so much trouble getting the pressure line back into the pump. I looked today and it's gone up to $293 and the rebate is still there.

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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 10:43 PM
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hope u sent for a wheel alignment
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