Steering – Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic https://midohiomobilemechanic.com Onsite Auto Repair, "We Come To You" Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:07:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Mid-Ohio-Mobile-Mechanic-Logo-32x32.webp Steering – Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic https://midohiomobilemechanic.com 32 32 Rack and Pinion Leak — Time for a new rack https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/rack-and-pinion-leak-time-for-a-new-rack/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:07:40 +0000 https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/?p=356960 Learn why replacing the boot doesn’t fix a rack and pinion leak When the high-pressure seals wear out in a rack and pinion steering gear, you’ll see power steering fluid leaking out of the bellows-style boot. The fix requires replacing the steering gear assembly. But many DIYers refuse to believe that, thinking they can fix a rack and pinion leak simply by replacing the boot. Here’s why that won’t fix the leak. The wet boot is a symptom, not a cause The boots don’t hold any pressure. Their only job … Read More

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]]> Is a steering rack boot leak serious? https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/is-a-steering-rack-boot-leak-serious/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:48:14 +0000 https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/?p=353113 How serious is a steering rack boot leak A leak from a steering rack boot is serious When the seals fail on a rack and pinion steering gear, the gear leaks power steering fluid. The fluid can sometimes fill the boot, almost inflating it like a balloon. Other times, it tears the boot open and the power steering fluid leaks out. Replacing the boot will not stop the leak; it will only prevent you from seeing the leak for a while. Are torn leaking steering rack boots a safety concern? … Read More

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