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Date:         Tue, 25 May 2010 11:52:23 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: leaking power steering rack pinion shaft seal
Comments: To: Greg S <sorkilmo@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <AANLkTikNIB9hvSt4QyRuV59bOuHAF4QS5iQvt_pjCFfW@mail.gmail.com>
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It isn't that bad a job, take your time because it will wear your arms out. Those look like some good instructions.

Jim

On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Greg S <sorkilmo@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All, > > I just developed a leak on my power steering rack. Its coming from the seal > on the part (pinion shaft?) right near the universal joint. Here's a photo > with arrow pointing to the leak. > http://picasaweb.google.com/sorkilmo/PowerSteeringRack#5475166135610697538 > > I am wondering if it is possible to just replace this seal, possibly > without > removing the steering rack? > One of the boots was always a bit wet so its likely that the rack is due > for > new seals all around anyway. > I am thinking of just buying a new rack and installing it myself. > I am wondering if this is something that a fairly competent backyard > mechanic can do? > Do I need to go and buy some special tie rod remover tools? > Is this a good guide for doing the work? > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Another-Steering-Rack-How-to212.htm > Other than rusted on hardware is there anything else that might be tricky > on > this job? > > This is the second time this month that just after arriving home from a > long > trip I find something leaking. I am grateful to the Vanagon gods for > keeping > my repairs from being on the side of the road. I also never leave a parking > spot now without first checking the ground underneath for wet spots. > > Thanks > Greg S. > 87' Wolfsburg Hardtop > Ottawa ON >


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