In a message dated 25/05/2010 2:03:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Greg, sounds like that rack needs to be replaced. Leaking anywhere is a sign of demise. Not a hard job to do yourself. Getting the tie rod ends out of the steering knuckles is the hardest. I use a really big hammer and whack the end of the threaded spindle, they usually come out in two or three whacks. I just did one last week, took about three hours all totalled. I have the racks, tie rods and boots. Call me.
>>>>>leaking power steering rack pinion shaft seal<<<<<
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