Rack and pinion rack failure?

Hi,

Are the leaks happening on all of the ones that have been installed? If so, let me know where the leak happens.

Also, is the replacement rack and pinion a new unit or remanufactured? Are the ones being installed all from the same manufacturer?

Let me know.

Joe

The first rack was OEM I was told. The seal on the driver's side went out on that one, after 5 weeks. The second rack was remanufactured, I don't know from who. Both seals on this one went out in 5 days. The current rack is remanufactured, I think it is from O'Reilly's. No problems yet from this one.

It is odd that both had the same type of failure. The vehicle doesn't have speed-sensitive steering so there shouldn't be a problem with that. The only other thing I can think of would be the power steering control valve.

This valve directs fluid flow based on the direction you turn. If it is not working properly, I guess it could allow pressure to go in two directions and build too much pressure. However, that would be unlikely.

If you look below, I attached the directions for replacing one. I wanted to add this for you to first see what I'm talking about and if you wanted to replace it, you could do it yourself.

Let me know.

Joe

See pics below.