steering rack leaking -Rebuildable?
01-30-2008, 12:49 AM
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steering rack leaking -Rebuildable? my steering rack is leaking where the steering shaft enters the rack. i was wondering if its possible to pull it apart and if theres a seal or oring in there that could be replaced. if anyone has a blowup or part number for this seal that would be great. thanks
01-31-2008, 08:40 PM
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Yes, it is possible. GMpartsdirect.com, part number 26032824 for $26. You will have to drill a hole in the seal and start a screw in the hole so you have something to grab onto and pull. You will see the seal once you remove the retainer clip. GMpartsdirect show you a blowup of the bearing. 
02-01-2008, 10:40 AM
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If you have the patience and time to mess with your rack go ahead. I would suck up the few extra bucks and put a new one in. This is what any shop mechanic would do because there is always a surprise waiting for you.
02-01-2008, 07:24 PM
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It isn't really that difficult. I would guess that it is a lot easier than replacing the rack. I did it while it was in the car, but I had also just installed a heads and cam package. I had already installed the heads when I replaced the seal, so I didn't have the headers in the way. I have now put about 20,000 miles on it since I replaced the bearing and seal without problems, so I feel that was 30 bucks well spent.
