Leak on the Steering Rack

[CT4R]

Need help guys, in isolating the leak on the steering rack and steering requires correction everytime you make a full turn. It looks like the feed line from the PS pump?

are there any fix for these??? any info would help.

Here are the pics.





any info would help, i looked at the haynes manual and i know there are O-ring on both feed line and return line..i just dont know where to order them. Does the steering rack guide needs replacement (steering correction issuue?)also?

thanks,

C

 

[scottyb]

I just replaced my steering rack guide. From what I gather 96-98 3rd gens have the bad design with the roller. When the guide goes bad, there is movement in the inner tie rods (my driver side had about 1/4" of play). This creates a clunk and some binding in the steering sometimes. It was really bad off road in 4Low for mine. Here is the write up:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/70884-how-replace-steering-rack-guide-pictures.html

As for the leak, I would replace those o rings you're talking about. Call the dealer and get the part numbers or order them from the dealer. You could also pull the o rings and go to the hardware store and try to match them, but you'd need a second car to go to the store.

 

[CT4R]

thank you ScottyB..i will try these..i will post for the results

 

[CT4R]

I just came by the dealer. They told me that there is no O ring that they sell for the pressure feed and return hose from the power steering to the steering rack. that sucks!!!.. i dont have any idea where the leak is coming from base on the picture posted. It might be the pressure fee line to the rack ?...