I have a 94 LS400 with 151K on it and the rack is leaking. I've known that its been leaking for a while.. it was a really small leak, and the dealer mentioned it last time we took it in for major service (3 months ago), but now I have to fill up the PS flud resevoir atleast every week, depending on how much driving I do. The dealer wants $2200 for a new one, and $1275 for a rebuilt assembly. Does this need to be replaced right away? Are these prices reasonable? I know its an expensive job, but is there anywhere else I can find the part to save money? I'll try giving John @ Exact Motorsports a call... does anyone here know of a totaled LS from which I might be able to buy this part? Thanks!

- Suneet

 

hello, where in calif youre from? am socal ill be doing mine early next year got a 1996, am getting mine rebuilt remanufactured by meridianautoparts.com check their site 275 plus
150 core refundable plus tax and shipping , they supplied area dealerships theyre in san diego, using a used from parts car is not gonna solve the problem saving a few bucks it will reappear again you dont know the history of the part, while youre there rebuild your power steering pump check your hoses theyre prone to leakage due to dirty solenoid filters, just my .02 hope this helps

 

try this also, i just replace my rack and pinion. ABC Dist. 626-401-0031 ask for Manny and tell him Garry send you for wholesale price. good luck. He also own a shop to install the rack for u.

 

Factory reman rack should be about $450 + 200 core. They are tough to come by tho (IE Demand > Supply)

$450 is assuming a dealer isnt gauging list *too* much..

 

hello gary did you install it yourself or did somebody did it,,, cost?? for what year ls,

 

i own a 91 ls 400. I didn't install, i paid $175.00 on labor for installing it also include re-alignment and also refil the fluid. Too big of a job to do it yourself its not worth it. The shop is in Monterey Park called Toyota Specialist. They only do Toyota related vehicles.