Hi, I have a power steering fluid leak. Leaking from the small diameter end of the boot on the driver side (USA spec) Tie Rod. Local 'trusted' indy mechanic said I need a new Steering Rack. I don't disagree - I don't see any Fluid leaking from anywhere near Pump, or pipe connections. He quoted $900 total (parts, labor, tax)

Has anyone swapped out the Steering Rack? How difficult? Any special tools required?

I'm not finding a lot of advice after doing a bit of searching.

I don't have any strange steering wobbles, behaviors or noises, so perhaps I could get away with just swapping out the various 'seals' in the steering rack? Is this even possible? Are there any kits available?

Is a Reman unit a bad idea?

Anything else I should be replacing or attending to while I have the Steering Rack off?

I'll keep searching for more information, but would appreciate your advice.

Thanks, Simon

 

Update, here's a link to the workshop manual - https://workshop-manuals.com/landrov..._removal_4.4l/

Looks like a pretty straight-forward swap. Doesn't seem as if I need any special tools.

Looks like I will need some new seals though, and I'll probably also pickup all new bolts, just in case. Not sure yet exactly what the part numbers are, or where to order them from.

I'll be using Pentosin CHF11S Power Steering Fluid. Local store actually sells for $8, much cheaper than I have found online. Not sure if there's any special technique required to add and bleed the fluid - Will look into that.

 

 

$8 a liter for CHF11S? Thats pretty dang cheap! The lowest price up here that I found is $26! I may have to come down a get a couple as I want to flush my PS system.