Rack and pinion leaking
justinp01
06-12-2006, 04:08 PM
I have a '01, 5.3L, 2wd, 80k miles and my rack and pinion has been severly leaking on sharp turns. I looked underneath and it seems as though I have a hole in one of the boots that covers the inner tie-rod.
Does anyone know if replacing this boot should fix my leak?..
any help or suggestions would be great....
Does anyone know if replacing this boot should fix my leak?..
any help or suggestions would be great....
maxwedge
06-12-2006, 04:14 PM
I have a '01, 5.3L, 2wd, 80k miles and my rack and pinion has been severly leaking on sharp turns. I looked underneath and it seems as though I have a hole in one of the boots that covers the inner tie-rod.
Does anyone know if replacing this boot should fix my leak?..
any help or suggestions would be great....
Boot is a dust seal only, the leaks are from the rack end seal most likely, you will need an exch rack, unless you can get this done as a seal only job at a dealer, as they have the specific tools to do this job.
Does anyone know if replacing this boot should fix my leak?..
any help or suggestions would be great....
Boot is a dust seal only, the leaks are from the rack end seal most likely, you will need an exch rack, unless you can get this done as a seal only job at a dealer, as they have the specific tools to do this job.
justinp01
06-14-2006, 02:43 PM
Well its at the dealer now.. but they said that once it starts leaking that it should be replaced b/c the internals could be damaged.
Anyone replace one before? What would be a reasonable quote? I know just the rack is $450. I would probably get it done alot sooner if the dealer does it.
Anyone replace one before? What would be a reasonable quote? I know just the rack is $450. I would probably get it done alot sooner if the dealer does it.
maxwedge
06-14-2006, 04:23 PM
450 for a GM reman rack, sounds awfully cheap?
justinp01
06-15-2006, 03:27 PM
It just got finished, $450 for the rack only 3hrs for labor and $60 for a realignment, ended up being $850 after tax...
I'm hoping the rack is new, but I am not certain....
I'm hoping the rack is new, but I am not certain....
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