The engine is still supported by the upper motor mounts which are on the sides of the drive train. That bottom mount is more directed towards stopping the torsion movement of the engine rather than the actual weight of the whole drive train assembly.
This is one of the best DIY's I've seen, and that would be a lot ha. Had my rack replaced at a shop about 1000k miles ago, it is still driving so tight that I'm thinking somethings wrong in there. They used a rack from a TT and it went in an R32, they thought it would work, but I don't think so. Now I have the confidence to re-fix the problem, if they refuse to admit their guilt. Great video!
I believe the TT and R32 racks are the same, both have a tighter turning radius than compared to the standard MK4 rack. Your rack might be rubbing on something causing it to turn hard, or the universal joints on the steering column could be seizing up as well. Definitely worth checking out before paying the full price for a replacement unit.
Thanks for the vid, the info is much appreciated. Please note that those hollow concrete blocks crush extremely easily in that orientation. Rotate 90 degrees, or use jackstands! Regards.
There is a lot of parts which are interchangeable with VW, so I would imagine it's probably the same steering rack and the procedures are very similar. You should be able to do with in a weekend no problem. Mine took longer because I was doing it in my spare time during the winter (so I was working in the cold), I also had to order parts during the tear down, and I did sub frame bushings, control arms bushings, and ball joints at the same time.
Just finished with my '03 Jetta rack replacement and wanted to say thank you for posting this tutorial. It was a great help seeing it done before hand and you did a splendid job with the video and explanations.
Thanks for the video. My buddy was able to replace the rack in my 2003 GTI in just under four hours without a hitch. Another 1.5 hrs to fine tune it. I found a reman on partsgeek for $187 and it was a reman VW replacement. Fast and free shipping.
Excellent!I love when a video is in full detail in what to expect,do and watch for along with tool sizes and explanations,I have not had the displeasure of doing a steering rack but now I have to do two of them for my 2002 passat sw, two because i can get 1 at a salvage yard for $30 if I pull it myself,and at least now I have a idea of what to bring with me for tools.the weather looks like my next battle to do this job in but like a mechanaddict,its one bolt at a time. :)
Thanks alot man. Very, very, helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make the tutorial instead of just quickly fixing your own car and leaving us in the dust.
i did the rack swap this weeken on the 00 vw beetle. i cant belive is the easyies rack i did so far. it took me less than one hour to swap out the old one, another hours for you know vaccume out air, and clean up the mess. i think out of all it took me 2 and a half hour to swap out the rack and do a alignment........thank to your video..........
I love this video! Well done! I was a bit nervous going into replacing the rack, but now I feel more confident about it. Thank you for taking the time and doing this.
@@4DIYers I have a question my friend is selling me his 05 jetta and says the steering is hard. Is is the rack and pinion that needs replacement?? I need answer please please
@Mauricestamps Thank you... You only have to unbolt the bottom dog bone motor mount which stops the twisting action of the motor. There is still 2 other mounts on the timing belt side and transmission side of the engine which holds the engine in place. If you unbolt the bottom dog bone mount, the engine may twist back an inch and you'll have to pull it back in place by hand when you bolt everything back up. I suppose you could use the bar for extra safety, but honestly I didn't use one.
Unfortunately you can't use a seal kit if most situations because the chrome coating on the shafts is what deteriorate rather than the seal itself. So after replacing the seals, you would still have the exactly same problem shortly down the road unless the shafts got re-plated.
Thank You brother for uploading this great video. Im gonna fix my jetta this weekend. Here in mexico a New steering rock costs around 400 dls. Gretings from mexico
@iLimet To drop the sub-frame, you just have to remove the 4 bolts that hold in the steering rack and that's it. It will just hang off the spline at the end of the steering column shaft.
Thanks for taking the time out to do the video while your fixing you car. I have to replace my wacked sub frame and control arms but hope to leave the steering rack up in place. 13 1/2 minutes here helps out a lot.
Thank you! I did the whole job in my spare time over a couple weeks. But I can't see it taking more than 10hrs to do the whole procedure for a first timer.
There is no filter for the power steering on this particular vehicle. It could be overfull or the relief valve for the pump on the high pressure side of the hydraulic system is stuck.
Does it have a tighter turning radius??? If you're looking for an upgraded bolt in rack, apparently the Audi TT or Golf R32 racks are a great upgrade. Although I'm not sure what the best prices would be because I'm in Canada and I know there is a large variation between prices in different countries.
@nivasyl Possible it could have been the wrong rack. I know between some VW and Audi models, the parts are interchangeable. If you still have the old rack, your probably best to measure the tie rod distance to see if there is any difference.
I know his is an old topic but just want to say thank you. Great vid,very detailed,I'm no mechanic but this is making it quite easy. Weather permitting I should finish off tomorrow.
I know I'm WAY late to the game here, but I found out today that if you remove the air box, you have a straight shot at that top banjo and you can get it with just a spanner.
Literally did this today. Your video was fantastic man! It really helped me a lot :) Looked like a tough job but It really isn't bad at all. Thanks buddy
Nice video, I noticed that you didnt say anything about supporting the engine, I have plans on changing mines this week and the bentley tells me to support the engine so I got a engine support bar, any advice? It would be greatly appreciated.
@booboo1312 It actually took me a lot longer than it actually should have. I ran into a couple other parts that needed to be replaced that I had to order and I was also doing this while it was still cold outside. It took me about a week but if you don't run into any problems, it should only take 2 days at the very most.
Great vid, you mentioned that a sealing fluid won't work, I have a 1998 polo, would that be the case for mine too and could you tell me why? Thanks in advance.
Thank you! In this case, it's very common for the sealing surface to become damaged with these steering racks. The chrome plating eventually rusts and causes a rough surface. So a stop leak would eventually wear away and even the seal on the shaft would become worn too.
Thanks for the video can you tell do you have a video changing the supply line from the reservoir to the rack mine is leaking and I don't know if I need to drop the subframe or if I can do it just on bolting The drivers side
Got an 06 beetle, it has power steering and they put a cooler on it that goes through the front bumper and zig zags under the engine... FYI and a special mineral oil (23 dollars a quart from the dealer)...someone took the power steering coolant line off and doesn't quite remember how it goes on....but he'll get it....
i was wondring it'z the same procedure goes for the 00 vw beetle? gonna have to do one this weeken for my-inlaw. how long does it take you to do this one?
@booboo1312 Unfortunately I don't have any torque specs on the bolts. There is charts online though for the size of the bolt what it should be roughly the correct torque.
Hi, is noking noise during turning the steering left/right or when i accelerate/decelrate the car indicating for bad rack? the noise comes from under the steering.. sorry if my question is repeated before..
Is it possible to take off the lower K frame with out taking off the steering rack completely off the car. ? I dont need a new rack but I need to put a different K frame on.
Yes you should be able to. All you need to do is unbolt the steering rack from the subframe (4 bolts) and that's it. The control arms might be a little tricky to remove though if you plan on leaving them intact with the spindles.
I currently have my VR6 engine out of my Corrado is it possible to remove the swivel adapter off of the steering rack in the engine bay from the steering column without dropping the subframe? Because I removed the bolt connecting to the steering Rack shaft and it will not separate it seems like the subframe needs to be dropped in order to do this nightmare job! 😵😩😖
I have a right hand drive MK4 and I have a fluid leak behind bonnet release lever inside the cabin, looks like an oily liquid. Do you think I should strart saving up for this job? :P
Graham Wilson That doesn't sound like a power steering leak. Does it go down on power steering fluid??? Other things which it can be is a sunroof drain or maybe a heater core, but that would be directed towards the center of the dash instead.
I stripped the covers the weekend and found the sound deadening foam drenched in brake fluid. It looks like it ran down the wiring loom and relay box onto the bottom dash covers and started migrating towards the bonnet release lever. I can't find any leaks and aren't losing any fluid from the reservoir. I did have my brakes serviced recently, maybe this caused the fluid to leak out the reservoir as they were working on it and ran into the cabin somehow?
It might be leaking from the backside of the master cylinder into the cabin. I can't remember how the clutch system works on the MK4, but the brake fluid could also be coming from there as well if your car is a manual. Keep on eye on both fluid levels and see if the problem continues. Also make sure you clean the fluid up well too, brake fluid will destroy your vehicle's paint.
Greetings from Norway 😁, dont know if im too late for coments 😂 but when lowering the subframe, will the engine hang by itself? Is the engine resting on the subframe? Doing this tomorrow.
So, what are the symptoms of a back rack? My 04 is leaking power steering and is also making a weird clunking noise while driving straight. It gets louder when I decelerate.
Iv had the same problem...the line that leaks is the short metal one thats bolted on rak n pinionthey rust break and leak... because of that tonight i started changin it...while am at it duing the transmission as well...ohh what i got myself into 😆
Mathularan1 The car had 380,000km when I bought it and it was driven all year around (including winters). It actually wasn't that rusty, it was just really dirty from the previous owner. If you check out my Volkswagen Golf Project video, you can see what state the car was in when I first bought it. It wasn't taken care of very well unfortunately.
Unfortunately the car wasn't very well taken care of either by the previous owner and I think it spent a fair amount of time on gravel roads. This was certainly the worst car I've ever owned for shape wise.
i have changed it on my car (passat b5) but now i can hear engine noise coming through driver side somewhere behind the steering wheel. it is possible that i may have forgot any rubber or plastic cover ?
im lookin at an 04 vw jetta beautiful condition the guys wanting 1200 but the rack is gone in her, do you think its still worth getting my father is a mechanic but wondering if its worth the deal. thanks and nice videos.
+WhatThyGaming Hard to say if it's a deal because it's depends on your location, what current cars are going for, mileage, and engine. You would have to see what vehicles are selling for locally and compare it.
Hey man, Im considering to buy a 04 VW Jetta that the owner says is having problems steering and is basically needing the wheel turned more than normal for a turn. Do you think that is safe to daily drive and is this the fix I will most likely need to fix the car ?
good video pal,my step son polo 1.4 s model, he use is car every day,so i would only have 5 hours to do it, dont think i would have time,cheers for the video pal
+Daniel San Have you checked the fluid level or is there any caveatting noise??? I have a video on how to troubleshoot a power steering system as well, along with an example of a caveatting pump.
4DIYers I have checked the fluid, it is normal. I will try to find your video... Lets hope that its not the power steering pump on the car... Just used about 1.200$ on getting other things fixed..
You can have the system pressure tested to determine if the pump is or isn't working. If it's not pump related, then you maybe have a tie rod or ball joint seizing too.
4DIYers The pump is electro-hydraulic. What does pressure have to do with it? :) I guess I have to get it to a workshop and hope that they don't rape me for money I dont have. But thanks for the help so far! :)
Very good informal video :-). I have a vw polo 6n/mark III. Do you now if it's almost the same procedure? Something else I should have in mind with a polo, instead of a golf? Best regards from a VAG-enthusiast from Normay
Unfortunately I haven't had any experience with a VW Polo, but I would think it's a similar procedure. I have been looking online from photos and it does look very similar, all the mounting locations seems to be almost the same. The subframe does seems to be smaller though, so there may not be enough to tip it down. Therefore it may need to be fully dropped down.
the explainations are terrific, well done. I did love your approach on how to explain things. i give you 95 points out of 100. and i would give you 100 if you had filmed all your work. :-))
Is that what happened to your steering rack? Mine started gushing fluid a few weeks ago symptomatic of a busted seal as opposed to worn chrome on the shaft which should have leaked very very slowly. Too late for me as I already bought the stupid seal kit from RockAuto I'll try installing it and if the leak comes back I'll get a new rack. Where did you get your rack for under $300?
How long can I ride on a bad rack and pinion? Been doing it for 5 years 100k plus lol I mean I'm not loosing power steering fluid. It drives and steers fine even alignment on point. I do hear very minor noise when parking or backing up( you wont hear unless you really listen ) etc which got little worse over years also boot is torn I got about 255k on my camry don't want to put money into it besides that car good mechanical condition any advice? I wanna make this car last without doing unnecessary work $$ save money
I know this is an old video. But I have to say that this was one of the best laid out and informative DIY videos I've ever seen. Really big thanks!
Glad it was helpful, thank you!
The engine is still supported by the upper motor mounts which are on the sides of the drive train. That bottom mount is more directed towards stopping the torsion movement of the engine rather than the actual weight of the whole drive train assembly.
This is one of the best DIY's I've seen, and that would be a lot ha. Had my rack replaced at a shop about 1000k miles ago, it is still driving so tight that I'm thinking somethings wrong in there. They used a rack from a TT and it went in an R32, they thought it would work, but I don't think so. Now I have the confidence to re-fix the problem, if they refuse to admit their guilt. Great video!
I believe the TT and R32 racks are the same, both have a tighter turning radius than compared to the standard MK4 rack. Your rack might be rubbing on something causing it to turn hard, or the universal joints on the steering column could be seizing up as well. Definitely worth checking out before paying the full price for a replacement unit.
Thank God for RockAuto , now they sell without a core charge on sale sometimes for $150 plus $20 ship
Thanks for the vid, the info is much appreciated. Please note that those hollow concrete blocks crush extremely easily in that orientation. Rotate 90 degrees, or use jackstands! Regards.
There is a lot of parts which are interchangeable with VW, so I would imagine it's probably the same steering rack and the procedures are very similar. You should be able to do with in a weekend no problem. Mine took longer because I was doing it in my spare time during the winter (so I was working in the cold), I also had to order parts during the tear down, and I did sub frame bushings, control arms bushings, and ball joints at the same time.
Just finished with my '03 Jetta rack replacement and wanted to say thank you for posting this tutorial. It was a great help seeing it done before hand and you did a splendid job with the video and explanations.
+Will Burr Thank you for the feedback and compliment!
Thanks for the video. My buddy was able to replace the rack in my 2003 GTI in just under four hours without a hitch. Another 1.5 hrs to fine tune it.
I found a reman on partsgeek for $187 and it was a reman VW replacement. Fast and free shipping.
Excellent!I love when a video is in full detail in what to expect,do and watch for along with tool sizes and explanations,I have not had the displeasure of doing a steering rack but now I have to do two of them for my 2002 passat sw, two because i can get 1 at a salvage yard for $30 if I pull it myself,and at least now I have a idea of what to bring with me for tools.the weather looks like my next battle to do this job in but like a mechanaddict,its one bolt at a time. :)
Great video... Have to do this tomorrow, and this makes the process much less overwhelming.
thanks took me two hours wouldve taken longer without ur video
Thanks alot man. Very, very, helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make the tutorial instead of just quickly fixing your own car and leaving us in the dust.
i did the rack swap this weeken on the 00 vw beetle. i cant belive is the easyies rack i did so far. it took me less than one hour to swap out the old one, another hours for you know vaccume out air, and clean up the mess. i think out of all it took me 2 and a half hour to swap out the rack and do a alignment........thank to your video..........
Great video. I took it off according to your video and it took me about 30 mins. Now I'm waiting for rack to come.
Awesome to hear, thank you!
I love this video! Well done! I was a bit nervous going into replacing the rack, but now I feel more confident about it. Thank you for taking the time and doing this.
Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback :)
@@4DIYers I have a question my friend is selling me his 05 jetta and says the steering is hard. Is is the rack and pinion that needs replacement?? I need answer please please
@Mauricestamps Thank you... You only have to unbolt the bottom dog bone motor mount which stops the twisting action of the motor. There is still 2 other mounts on the timing belt side and transmission side of the engine which holds the engine in place. If you unbolt the bottom dog bone mount, the engine may twist back an inch and you'll have to pull it back in place by hand when you bolt everything back up. I suppose you could use the bar for extra safety, but honestly I didn't use one.
Unfortunately you can't use a seal kit if most situations because the chrome coating on the shafts is what deteriorate rather than the seal itself. So after replacing the seals, you would still have the exactly same problem shortly down the road unless the shafts got re-plated.
Yep I believe that is the one. They're located in a strip mall on the corner of Gore and Clark Road.
Thank You brother for uploading this great video. Im gonna fix my jetta this weekend. Here in mexico a New steering rock costs around 400 dls.
Gretings from mexico
Thanks for the video. I do this for a living, but I rarely work on European stuff, so this let me know what I was getting into.
@iLimet To drop the sub-frame, you just have to remove the 4 bolts that hold in the steering rack and that's it. It will just hang off the spline at the end of the steering column shaft.
Thanks for taking the time out to do the video while your fixing you car. I have to replace my wacked sub frame and control arms but hope to leave the steering rack up in place. 13 1/2 minutes here helps out a lot.
Great Video. I practically live under my MK4 Jetta, you hit all the important stuff right on the nose.
Thank you and don't forget to subscribe :)
Thank you!
I did the whole job in my spare time over a couple weeks. But I can't see it taking more than 10hrs to do the whole procedure for a first timer.
There is no filter for the power steering on this particular vehicle. It could be overfull or the relief valve for the pump on the high pressure side of the hydraulic system is stuck.
A mechanics tells me theres is a filter inside of the vase/deposit of the oil (valvoline) of the steering rack. Great video very helpful THANKS!
@David Ladebush, yes it should be. Just be sure to double check the part numbers.
Good video dude, I'm replacing a rack on a mk4 Golf tomorrow after watching this it doesn't look too bad.
Add one more to the list! Thanks for the video, I was able to to this thanks to your instructions.
Does it have a tighter turning radius??? If you're looking for an upgraded bolt in rack, apparently the Audi TT or Golf R32 racks are a great upgrade. Although I'm not sure what the best prices would be because I'm in Canada and I know there is a large variation between prices in different countries.
I really appreciate the video, I bought a subframe, and it came with the power steering rack
Awesome video, very complete. This video made it easier than I thought it would be!
@nivasyl Possible it could have been the wrong rack. I know between some VW and Audi models, the parts are interchangeable. If you still have the old rack, your probably best to measure the tie rod distance to see if there is any difference.
@Mauricestamps Nope. The system does fully drain out when you disconnect the lines though.
I know his is an old topic but just want to say thank you.
Great vid,very detailed,I'm no mechanic but this is making it quite easy. Weather permitting I should finish off tomorrow.
I always read my comments :) Happy to help out and thank you for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
NICE! very thorough explanation and thank you for the bolt layout with socket size needed BIG time saver.
+Judy Steben Excellent to hear and thank you for the compliment!
I know I'm WAY late to the game here, but I found out today that if you remove the air box, you have a straight shot at that top banjo and you can get it with just a spanner.
Nope, there is still plenty of people who use this tutorial. Excellent tip, thank you for sharing! Don't forget to subscribe :)
Superb video. Glad to know I already have the tools to get this done.
Super organized and detailed video. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Literally did this today. Your video was fantastic man! It really helped me a lot :) Looked like a tough job but It really isn't bad at all. Thanks buddy
Thank you and awesome to hear :)
Nice video, I noticed that you didnt say anything about supporting the engine, I have plans on changing mines this week and the bentley tells me to support the engine so I got a engine support bar, any advice? It would be greatly appreciated.
@booboo1312 It actually took me a lot longer than it actually should have. I ran into a couple other parts that needed to be replaced that I had to order and I was also doing this while it was still cold outside. It took me about a week but if you don't run into any problems, it should only take 2 days at the very most.
Great vid, you mentioned that a sealing fluid won't work, I have a 1998 polo, would that be the case for mine too and could you tell me why? Thanks in advance.
Thank you! In this case, it's very common for the sealing surface to become damaged with these steering racks. The chrome plating eventually rusts and causes a rough surface. So a stop leak would eventually wear away and even the seal on the shaft would become worn too.
are the steering rails on all Volkswagen Golf 4 models the same?
Thanks, very good video. Helped me to change the steering gear on my Audi A3. Wbr TG-Norway
very well explained but how long did the job take ?
Very helpful vid sir,, can you tell me the part number and who you bought it from please. And is it the same for a 2lt mk4 gti please. 👍
How different is the 05 Passat from this? I see it is not in your description. Very good video by the way. One of the best I've seen as far as detail.
Trost25 Thank you. It should be similar, but their will be differences in the suspension as I believe the 05 Passat is based on an Audi A4 unibody.
Wxcellent video, clearly explained process thanks for posting.
You are welcome!
I found I had to really get they high pressure line on tight even with new crush washers, it just kept leaking! How tight did you have to do yours?
i am stressing about dropping the subframe. its a 2002 golf in central Indiana in the year 2021...
How long did it take, and much approximate to have installed,.
Thanks for the video can you tell do you have a video changing the supply line from the reservoir to the rack mine is leaking and I don't know if I need to drop the subframe or if I can do it just on bolting The drivers side
Got an 06 beetle, it has power steering and they put a cooler on it that goes through the front bumper and zig zags under the engine... FYI and a special mineral oil (23 dollars a quart from the dealer)...someone took the power steering coolant line off and doesn't quite remember how it goes on....but he'll get it....
good vid man like how you explained everything one of the best DIY vids iv seen
i was wondring it'z the same procedure goes for the 00 vw beetle? gonna have to do one this weeken for my-inlaw. how long does it take you to do this one?
@booboo1312 Unfortunately I don't have any torque specs on the bolts. There is charts online though for the size of the bolt what it should be roughly the correct torque.
Question you think itd be the same process to change the rack on my cabrio?
Great video thanks :D, just a FYI not to troll, but cinderblocks can break and crush you. better to go all wood. thanks again
isn't the engine mounted to the front subframe? what's preventing the engine from dropping out if you dropped the subframe aka k-frame?
What is the name of the line on the passenger side I need to replace that one line
how much power steering fluid did you need?
I probably going to need to replace the pump as well as the rack...was wondering?
How did you support the engine after removing te engine mount? Ill be changing my steering rack next week. Thanks
Hi, is noking noise during turning the steering left/right or when i accelerate/decelrate the car indicating for bad rack? the noise comes from under the steering..
sorry if my question is repeated before..
Is it possible to take off the lower K frame with out taking off the steering rack completely off the car. ? I dont need a new rack but I need to put a different K frame on.
Yes you should be able to. All you need to do is unbolt the steering rack from the subframe (4 bolts) and that's it. The control arms might be a little tricky to remove though if you plan on leaving them intact with the spindles.
4Diyers Ok thanks thats good. Yes i will remove the control arms.
I have a 2010 Tiguan with Steering rack problems, i am wondering since it is electrical,does it require some type of oil? thank you
Yes there is still oil in the system. The electric pump replaces the conventional pump which is driven by a belt. Don't forget to subscribe!
4DIYers i will :D, 1 more question is it possible that my rack failed because i never changed the oil in 2 years :/?
Would you say it's possible to disconnect the hydraulic lines from the steering rack without lowering the subframe?
***** I didn't try to attempt that unfortunately, but I would imagine you should be able to gain access with a wrench at least.
Does anyone know of a video where it helps you replace the power steering rack and pinion from a 99 Passat 1.8t ?
Great job. But. I wouldn’t just use those cement blocks. I’d definitely use jack stands as well.
I currently have my VR6 engine out of my Corrado is it possible to remove the swivel adapter off of the steering rack in the engine bay from the steering column without dropping the subframe? Because I removed the bolt connecting to the steering Rack shaft and it will not separate it seems like the subframe needs to be dropped in order to do this nightmare job! 😵😩😖
@nivasyl Did your new rack come with the inner tie rods and boots like mine did?
I have a right hand drive MK4 and I have a fluid leak behind bonnet release lever inside the cabin, looks like an oily liquid. Do you think I should strart saving up for this job? :P
Graham Wilson That doesn't sound like a power steering leak. Does it go down on power steering fluid??? Other things which it can be is a sunroof drain or maybe a heater core, but that would be directed towards the center of the dash instead.
I'll monitor the power steering fluid but it's an oily liquid so i don't think it's water and I don't have a sunroof on mine, thanks for commenting!
I stripped the covers the weekend and found the sound deadening foam drenched in brake fluid. It looks like it ran down the wiring loom and relay box onto the bottom dash covers and started migrating towards the bonnet release lever. I can't find any leaks and aren't losing any fluid from the reservoir. I did have my brakes serviced recently, maybe this caused the fluid to leak out the reservoir as they were working on it and ran into the cabin somehow?
It might be leaking from the backside of the master cylinder into the cabin. I can't remember how the clutch system works on the MK4, but the brake fluid could also be coming from there as well if your car is a manual. Keep on eye on both fluid levels and see if the problem continues. Also make sure you clean the fluid up well too, brake fluid will destroy your vehicle's paint.
Did you flush the system before you put new fluid in there?
Greetings from Norway
😁, dont know if im too late for coments 😂 but when lowering the subframe, will the engine hang by itself? Is the engine resting on the subframe? Doing this tomorrow.
Excellent Video ! I believe this will be very helpful !
The cinder block should be rotated 90 degrees. It's the strongest in that position.
Is that good or bad??
So, what are the symptoms of a back rack? My 04 is leaking power steering and is also making a weird clunking noise while driving straight. It gets louder when I decelerate.
Iv had the same problem...the line that leaks is the short metal one thats bolted on rak n pinionthey rust break and leak... because of that tonight i started changin it...while am at it duing the transmission as well...ohh what i got myself into 😆
Question: How come there are so many rusted parts on your car? what kind of weather do you have over where you are?
Mathularan1 The car had 380,000km when I bought it and it was driven all year around (including winters). It actually wasn't that rusty, it was just really dirty from the previous owner. If you check out my Volkswagen Golf Project video, you can see what state the car was in when I first bought it. It wasn't taken care of very well unfortunately.
+4DIYers I figured you must be in Ontario Canada cause that how nasty my cars get in the winter :-(
Unfortunately the car wasn't very well taken care of either by the previous owner and I think it spent a fair amount of time on gravel roads. This was certainly the worst car I've ever owned for shape wise.
i have changed it on my car (passat b5) but now i can hear engine noise coming through driver side somewhere behind the steering wheel. it is possible that i may have forgot any rubber or plastic cover ?
What kind of noise??? It is a whining??? Could it possibly be the pump???
I have a 98 jetta tdi manual, where did u get your steering rack for yours? Because mine is completely busted
Local power steering rebuilder, it's a private business and not one of the chain versions.
im lookin at an 04 vw jetta beautiful condition the guys wanting 1200 but the rack is gone in her, do you think its still worth getting my father is a mechanic but wondering if its worth the deal. thanks and nice videos.
+WhatThyGaming Hard to say if it's a deal because it's depends on your location, what current cars are going for, mileage, and engine. You would have to see what vehicles are selling for locally and compare it.
Holy smokes look at that rust!! You must be from eastern Canada lol.
Great video. Im in the process of doing a beetle this helps alot cheers
No problem, happy I could help :)
0.7L - 0.9L of power steering fluid.
Hey man, Im considering to buy a 04 VW Jetta that the owner says is having problems steering and is basically needing the wheel turned more than normal for a turn. Do you think that is safe to daily drive and is this the fix I will most likely need to fix the car ?
after the steering rack was replaced, the airbag light is lit on my dash. any correlation? what could have happened?
Quite possibly a clock spring issue, if the wheel was turned too far when the rack was disconnected then it possible broke.
Please help! When I try to put the stirring wheel back into the power steering wrack the joint it doesn't go back in! It keeps pushing the wheel up
+maddezpro Make sure the spline is lined up correctly.
i just replaced my steerin rack but it still stiff wat must i do does it need 2 b blewed
How long time did you use on this replacement?
good video pal,my step son polo 1.4 s model, he use is car every day,so i would only have 5 hours to do it, dont think i would have time,cheers for the video pal
No problem and thank you for the feedback!
I have a eurospeck 2000 1.4 16V golf iv. The servo (powersteering) light is on and I have no powersterring. What do I do to know what is faulty?
+Daniel San Have you checked the fluid level or is there any caveatting noise??? I have a video on how to troubleshoot a power steering system as well, along with an example of a caveatting pump.
4DIYers I have checked the fluid, it is normal. I will try to find your video... Lets hope that its not the power steering pump on the car... Just used about 1.200$ on getting other things fixed..
You can have the system pressure tested to determine if the pump is or isn't working. If it's not pump related, then you maybe have a tie rod or ball joint seizing too.
4DIYers The pump is electro-hydraulic. What does pressure have to do with it? :)
I guess I have to get it to a workshop and hope that they don't rape me for money I dont have. But thanks for the help so far! :)
4DIYers Is there BTW anything I can do with things I have at home to test it?
Very good informal video :-). I have a vw polo 6n/mark III. Do you now if it's almost the same procedure? Something else I should have in mind with a polo, instead of a golf? Best regards from a VAG-enthusiast from Normay
Unfortunately I haven't had any experience with a VW Polo, but I would think it's a similar procedure. I have been looking online from photos and it does look very similar, all the mounting locations seems to be almost the same. The subframe does seems to be smaller though, so there may not be enough to tip it down. Therefore it may need to be fully dropped down.
Thanks for fast response. I let you know how it went, and if I had to completely drop down the subframe. Alex.
the explainations are terrific, well done. I did love your approach on how to explain things. i give you 95 points out of 100. and i would give you 100 if you had filmed all your work. :-))
Thank you! Haha, this was one of my first videos, I've came a long ways since them.
do you know if the I could get a steering rack from my golf and put it in a jetta?
Golf and Jetta steering racks are the exact same if they are both mk4
very good and informative video. thank you!
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Why does it look like a abandoned car? everything is really rusted underneath, is this up north?
+dntlss High mileage car and I do live in a climate that does experience winter.
Edelman 8917 is a seal kit you could have used.
Does anyone know the torque specs of the bolts?
Is that what happened to your steering rack? Mine started gushing fluid a few weeks ago symptomatic of a busted seal as opposed to worn chrome on the shaft which should have leaked very very slowly. Too late for me as I already bought the stupid seal kit from RockAuto I'll try installing it and if the leak comes back I'll get a new rack. Where did you get your rack for under $300?
How long can I ride on a bad rack and pinion? Been doing it for 5 years 100k plus lol I mean I'm not loosing power steering fluid. It drives and steers fine even alignment on point. I do hear very minor noise when parking or backing up( you wont hear unless you really listen ) etc which got little worse over years also boot is torn I got about 255k on my camry don't want to put money into it besides that car good mechanical condition any advice? I wanna make this car last without doing unnecessary work $$ save money
You asked me the exact same question 6 months ago and my answer is still the same.
oh sorry lol I copy pasted sane question to multiple videos cause everyone got something different to say
Would this be about the same for like a 1998 jetta TDI ? Russ
Biggy Tramp It will be a similar procedure, but there are some differences.