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Re: I never thought I would say something back about a Posted by SWEDECAR [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: I never thought I would say something back about a rack, supersaab, Fri, 3 Mar 2006 08:53:36 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Since it is so common that the steering rack start to leak sooner or later (especially around the steering shaft)it might be due for replacement.
Yes they also have a tendency to leak from the fluid reservoir and hoses so he might have just have taken it step by step.
Prices for a steering rack differs wildly with the suggested retail price being at $655.00 and some online prices at as you found $180.00. Quality of rebuilt racks also differs wildly and some will fail again.
Count on about 2-3 hours for shop charge to replace the rack.
Also keep in mind that your car will need a front wheel alignment when done. That is around $60.00 to 100.00
Yes, with an airbag you will have to be very careful so that you don't install the steering shaft one turn off from old configuration on the new rack. That would break the clock spring under steering wheel and turn on the SRS light.
I never take any chances when doing those steering racks but remove the steering wheel and clock spring and align everything after the new rack is in place.
Anders
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