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Old 10-27-2021, 07:35 PM
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State Inspection said rack & pinion was leaking. How to fix?

While getting my vehicle inspected today, the inspector said my rack and pinion was leaking. Not to mention that sometimes the steering gets a little hard while turning sometimes. How can I remedy this problem cost effectively without having to go to the stealership?

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Old 10-28-2021, 09:57 AM
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This place is a joke.
The same as anything else that your car needs....either fix it yourself or pay someone else to do it.
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Here are the procedures and it is no easy task.

Before you decide anything, check the P/S fluid level. If it is low, fill to proper level and see if the turning the steering wheel prob. disappears.
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Thanks, Maj Dundee. Is there anything to look for it the turning the steering wheel problem doesn't disappear?
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Kino, why do I have to post more info when you haven't even checked the fluid level?

Let's take one step at a time.

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