Steering leak
03-13-2005, 05:10 PM
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Steering leak Changing the oil today, I found a small leak on the driver's side of the steering rack. I've topped off the fluid, but I need to get this fixed. The accordian boot is pretty wet, so that side of the rack appear to be the culprit.
Is there a seal on that side that can be replaced?
Is this something I can/should attempt, or would I be better off paying someone to do it?
If it's not a simple seal, and I have to replace the entire rack, how much (approximately) am I looking at, with labor?
Thanks
-Mike
Is there a seal on that side that can be replaced?
Is this something I can/should attempt, or would I be better off paying someone to do it?
If it's not a simple seal, and I have to replace the entire rack, how much (approximately) am I looking at, with labor?
Thanks
-Mike
03-13-2005, 11:34 PM
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I had my rack replaced THREE times. I had the same problem as you as well. I had to get it replaced. The local chevy dealer wanted close to 600 for the labor so I brought it to the local goodyear to do it. They were retarded so I had to do some minor work after they left, but they charged me 250.
If you have more than jack stands you could probably do it, I couldn't because I couldn't get the car high enough to get a bolt that the tranny was blocking
Make sure you get the right rack though. That is why I had to get mine done three times; for the 98 there are two racks and they ordered the wrong rack two times in a row.
If you have more than jack stands you could probably do it, I couldn't because I couldn't get the car high enough to get a bolt that the tranny was blocking
Make sure you get the right rack though. That is why I had to get mine done three times; for the 98 there are two racks and they ordered the wrong rack two times in a row.