Power Steering problems
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Power Steering problems
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I need some help and advice. I changed my oil religiously and noticed my dirver side power steering boot had alot of oil comming out of the side of the boot. Every once in a while I would hear a knock and thought it was my suspension adjusting.
Here is a picture of the driver side power steering rod and boot.
I did some research and it looks like its one unit. My question is does the Power steering rack need to get replaced , driver side only shaft, or just the boot?
I need some help and advice. I changed my oil religiously and noticed my dirver side power steering boot had alot of oil comming out of the side of the boot. Every once in a while I would hear a knock and thought it was my suspension adjusting.
Here is a picture of the driver side power steering rod and boot.
I did some research and it looks like its one unit. My question is does the Power steering rack need to get replaced , driver side only shaft, or just the boot?
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04GG was it hard to replace the power steering rack? Did you need any special tools and how log did it take you. Ill keep this open for a few more days before I start shopping around for a new power steering rack and maybe a shop to replace it. Ive been getting lazy lateley =)
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Ya I kinda knew once I found out the power steering is one whole unit it needed to be repalced I just wanted to ask people with experience to see if there was another alternative.
04GG was it hard to replace the power steering rack? Did you need any special tools and how log did it take you. Ill keep this open for a few more days before I start shopping around for a new power steering rack and maybe a shop to replace it. Ive been getting lazy lateley =)
04GG was it hard to replace the power steering rack? Did you need any special tools and how log did it take you. Ill keep this open for a few more days before I start shopping around for a new power steering rack and maybe a shop to replace it. Ive been getting lazy lateley =)
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The boots are sold separate, but its the inner seal thats leaking. When I had my STI I found that the dealer sells a reseal kit but for the time and potential mis-installation you might as well just replace it.
Its pretty easy though, just try and get the wheels all straight. Likely you will be need to take it in for an alignment after.
Its pretty easy though, just try and get the wheels all straight. Likely you will be need to take it in for an alignment after.
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You need to find out where it is leaking on the steering rack itself. The boots are just dust boots. If it is a major leak on the power steering rack ( and not just loose fittings and flanges) then you should ideally have the whole rack replaced.
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The boots are sold separate, but its the inner seal thats leaking. When I had my STI I found that the dealer sells a reseal kit but for the time and potential mis-installation you might as well just replace it.
Its pretty easy though, just try and get the wheels all straight. Likely you will be need to take it in for an alignment after.
Its pretty easy though, just try and get the wheels all straight. Likely you will be need to take it in for an alignment after.
I had mine in the shop and had them replace the rack once he showed me the leak (looked identical to that) while they already had the car apart. He actually called me out and I got to go under the lift and see it myself because I know him. Yes, definitely have to have it aligned after you do this.
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When I turn right I would hear one knock and thought it was my suspension or CV joint going bad. One knock only. And after today I know its the steering rack. Ill just go ahead and order the part and have a shop replace it. Thank you all for the response.
One more thing is there a upgraded version of the 06 sti power steering rack in the market or just OEM
One more thing is there a upgraded version of the 06 sti power steering rack in the market or just OEM
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When I turn right I would hear one knock and thought it was my suspension or CV joint going bad. One knock only. And after today I know its the steering rack. Ill just go ahead and order the part and have a shop replace it. Thank you all for the response.
One more thing is there a upgraded version of the 06 sti power steering rack in the market or just OEM
One more thing is there a upgraded version of the 06 sti power steering rack in the market or just OEM
Q-Rack - Quick Steering Rack for 1998 and up Imprezas
But if you don't race or autox your car at all I would just buy OEM stuff.
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There is an "upgraded" version if you want it:
Q-Rack - Quick Steering Rack for 1998 and up Imprezas
But if you don't race or autox your car at all I would just buy OEM stuff.
Q-Rack - Quick Steering Rack for 1998 and up Imprezas
But if you don't race or autox your car at all I would just buy OEM stuff.
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Christ that has me worrying now.. Would you say its a hard clunk noise? on Turns/bumps?
I usually hear something in that general area area but I've always assumed it was my swaw/links or something suspension related gonna check that **** asap
I usually hear something in that general area area but I've always assumed it was my swaw/links or something suspension related gonna check that **** asap