Rack and pinion leak

[Outdoorsy]

It's got a slow leak, how much longer do you think I have before it would need to be changed? Garage is asking for $900 to fix it.

 

[jja]

What part of the system leaks? How much fluid do you lose in how long?

 

[Outdoorsy]

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About this much daily. Been like this for at least 3 months.

Mechanic says I can continue driving it until it really pours out. I guess until then I need to add power steering fluid from time to time.

 

[tjkj2002]

Expect to replace the pump also from continually running it low on fluid.

 

[Outdoorsy]

What do you think about Power Steering Stop Leak? I guess I have nothing to lose, right?

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[J33Pfan]

Are you sure its the rack leaking as these hoses tend to leak out like that due to age

 

[dude1116]

Are you sure its the rack leaking as these hoses tend to leak out like that due to age

Rack leak is common. Mind does...but definitely check hoses first.

 

[GunnerSchenck]

You could try the stop leak I suppose if you say you've got nothing to lose.. But if it were my money, I'd rather spend it on some oem o-rings for the hoses and see if that doesn't remedy the problem.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

I'd replace the high pressure hose. Those are known to weep, mine did for years.

The rack could also be leaking, but if it's not clunking yet I'd just top it up as needed.

 

[CALIKJ]

tie rod bolts

I'd replace the high pressure hose. Those are known to weep, mine did for years.

The rack could also be leaking, but if it's not clunking yet I'd just top it up as needed.

IM NEW TO THIS FORUM AND HAVING THE HARDEST TIME FINDING MY WAY AROUND. BUT IM CURRENTLY REPLACING MY RACK AND PINION ON MY 02 KJ 4WD. I HAVE IT ON JACK STANDS ALREADY WITH WHEELS OFF. HOWEVER THE 21 MM BOLTS ON MY TIE ROD ARE SEIZED AND RUSTED. THEY WILL NOT COME OFF WITH MY IMPACT. NEXT IM GOING TO TRY A BREAKER BAR AND SOME HEAT. SHOULD I avoid damaging the clock spring by A) TRY REMOVING THE tie rod bolts WITH THE BREAKER BAR AND A CHEATER BAR AND USE FULL FORCE UNTIL THEY COME OFF. OR B) SHOULD I REMOVE THE 13MM BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE RACK AND PINION FIRST AND LIGHTLY HAMMER TAP THE SHAFT FREE AND THEN PROCEED TO LOOSEN THE 21MM TIE ROD BOLTS WITH FULL FORCE? PLEASE HELP THANKS

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Responded in the other thread.

 

[Myke]

IM NEW TO THIS FORUM AND HAVING THE HARDEST TIME FINDING MY WAY AROUND. BUT IM CURRENTLY REPLACING MY RACK AND PINION ON MY 02 KJ 4WD. I HAVE IT ON JACK STANDS ALREADY WITH WHEELS OFF. HOWEVER THE 21 MM BOLTS ON MY TIE ROD ARE SEIZED AND RUSTED. THEY WILL NOT COME OFF WITH MY IMPACT. NEXT IM GOING TO TRY A BREAKER BAR AND SOME HEAT. SHOULD I avoid damaging the clock spring by A) TRY REMOVING THE tie rod bolts WITH THE BREAKER BAR AND A CHEATER BAR AND USE FULL FORCE UNTIL THEY COME OFF. OR B) SHOULD I REMOVE THE 13MM BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE RACK AND PINION FIRST AND LIGHTLY HAMMER TAP THE SHAFT FREE AND THEN PROCEED TO LOOSEN THE 21MM TIE ROD BOLTS WITH FULL FORCE? PLEASE HELP THANKS

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