RX350 Rack & pinion steering leak w/ 40K miles & full PS fluid?
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RX350 Rack & pinion steering leak w/ 40K miles & full PS fluid?
Our Lexus dealer told us our 2007 RX350 has a rack and pinion steering leak and requires a $1600 replacement. Our power steering fluid is at normal level and our car has 40K miles. How can I be sure there is a real leak?
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Unfortunately, we are beginning to hear more and more about this particular problem. The leak can be a small one and hardly noticeable unless you put the car up on a lift for a close inspection. As yours seems to be minor, you can get away with continuing to drive the vehicle without worries. Keep an eye open for drip marks forming where you park your RX.
For more information, use the search features here at Club Lexus for the forums on this topic. There are plenty of existing threads for you to read.
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A Toyota dealership replaced the steering rack on my 2007 Rx350 last week due to fluid leakage for $950.00. The service adviser showed me the location of the leak.
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My 2007 was leaking steering fluid from the preload tensioner nut on the rack and pinion assembly. The Lexus dealership found it during the 60k service. I had them replace the nut and power steering fluid. Cost was $125.
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The reservoir level when I found the leak. I do check under the hood once in a while but was guilty of "out of sight out of mind" this time since the reservoir is under a cover.
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