gx 470 steering rack leaking
03-03-17, 02:41 PM
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gx 470 steering rack leaking
Hi guys, my 03 GX I noticed is leaking I believe down from rack to the axle boot cover which is torn as well. I was told new rack, but I believe there is a kit to replace seal on rack. Has anybody done that, and if so any instructions and is it do it yourself or no?
03-06-17, 01:16 AM
#3
Mine is leaking 2007 at 95k miles I have been told to change the whole rack, I have found the boot online for few bucks, since I'm not handy with the cars I can't really do it myself and my mechanic is insisting to change the whole rack.
03-08-17, 09:58 AM
#4
A steering rack overhaul is not a DIY project. Some people can do it with a lot of special tools. In order to rebuild a steering rack, the rack has to come out anyway. So it ends up being easier/cheaper to replace it rather than send it to someone to replace the seal, after which something else on the rack will probably fail in short order.
03-08-17, 01:25 PM
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Ok thank you guys, I will replace rack. Also on the axle boot I notice its ripped and I am hearing a popping noise sometimes when I turn, is that just the axle assembly I should order?
03-08-17, 01:29 PM
#6
Yes. As I mentioned on the other axle thread, I used these, they seem to be fine so far:
A good reference on how to change the axle:
A good reference on how to change the axle:
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