Power steering rack and hoses

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03-14-2010, 01:11 PM

CAMJAG

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Power steering rack and hoses

My power steering rack went bad and I am at 129k. Should I change the hoses as well? There is a good amount of oil around the area of the rack where the 2 hoses bolt to it.

Can I get OE replacements at auto zone, advance auto, or is it dealer only?

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03-14-2010, 02:24 PM

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As long as you gotta be in there anyway, it just makes sense to do the hoses now. Any parts store will have them.

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03-14-2010, 05:44 PM

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Mine are metal so why. Just get some teflon paste and you should be good IMO...

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03-14-2010, 06:22 PM

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Mine are metal so why. Just get some teflon paste and you should be good IMO...

The power steering hoses aren't sealed by the threads, there's an o-ring in there.

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03-14-2010, 06:34 PM

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As long as im not dealer captive ill get them. I just hope they aren't really expensive

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