The seal on my rack and pinion is leaking where the steering wheel shaft enters the box. I am told by the Lexus dealer that they need to replace the entire rack and pinion, as rebuilding is not allowed, and parts are not available from Lexus. This is to cost over $700. Any ideas how to do this cheaper? Thanks,
John snipped-for-privacy@charter.net
Sounds cheap to me, but then I'm the otherside of the pond in rip off uk Breaker?
Have you tried seeing if a local mechanic can get salvaged parts and rebuild it for you?
Try a Google search for "rack and pinion" you may find someone who rebuilds these things - YOURS isn't the ONLY on that's failed.
rockauto.com has a remanufactured unit from Beck/Arnley for $303. + $130 core charge that's refunded once they get your p/s rack
So if you have a seal on your rack and pinion, all you need to do is take some fish and coax the seal out from under the car. It is probably good to have the zoo people there to take the seal to the zoo when you get it out. No need for anything expensive!
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