Steering Rack Replacement

[dude1116]

Hi All.

I am going to be replacing my power steering rack along with all hoses and possibly the pump as well. That being said...I have a few questions:

A) Does anyone have a recommendation as far as brand/refurb/etc for the power steering rack? Would I be good to just get all the parts from NAPA?

B) I need to be sure of the parts list that I need. This is what I have:

1) Rack and Pinion
2) Outer Tie Rod Ends (don't want to reuse old)
3) 1 pressure hose
4) 1 return hose
5) Pump

Is that everything I need?

Thank you.

 

[LibertyTC]

Sound like you are on the right track.
Use the Rock Auto A1-Cardone RACK #22362 currently $305 and find a discount coupon number for further discount.
Jayme's post you may find helpful. Link: http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f202/how-steering-rack-replacement-48537/
As far as Rod ends,pump, hoses, I would try to use local supplier & not pay shipping etc.
I will let others comment for you on those accessory parts.

 

[tommudd]

NAPA has everything you need

 

[jeepguy4276]

I believe there are two bushings where the rack mounts. Napa should have those as well.

 

[dude1116]

I believe there are two bushings where the rack mounts. Napa should have those as well.

Those come new with the rack.

...Or so I think?

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

I went with a remanned unit from Detroit Axle - $125 and free shipping on the new/remanned unit and to return the core. Hasn't leaked, doesn't squeal and was here in two days.

They get my vote :waytogo:

Bob

 

[dude1116]

I went with a remanned unit from Detroit Axle - $125 and free shipping on the new/remanned unit and to return the core. Hasn't leaked, doesn't squeal and was here in two days.

They get my vote :waytogo:

Bob

I like that price a lot. How long has it been installed?

 

[uss2defiant]

You'll need crow foot wrenches. I think it was 18mm.
also don't forget about new o-ring for the pressure sensor.

 

[dude1116]

Would love to find some polyurethane bushings if someone could point them out to me. Don't want to have to replace the new ones at 45k miles.

 

[dude1116]

You'll need crow foot wrenches. I think it was 18mm.
also don't forget about new o-ring for the pressure sensor.

If I get a new sensor, will it come with a new O-ring? Heard these O-rings are made of a special material for ATF +4

 

[uss2defiant]

when I changed my lines, I read one of Tommudd's advice to get the O-ring from MOPAR which I did.

I think the high pressure line would come with o-ring for the sensor as well.
I would think a new pressure sensor would come with one too.

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

I like that price a lot. How long has it been installed?

Summer of '14 - and a ton of miles :waytogo:


Bob