6 Symptoms of a Bad Rack and Pinion | Steering Rack Failure
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- In this video I discuss about the 6 common symptoms of a bad rack and pinion (steering rack). Power steering fluid leaks, torn dust boot, difficult to steer, car wanders on the road and noise are all signs it is time to change and replace the rack and pinion.
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No bullsh*t, no stupid music, straight to the point tutorial. Just heard in simple words what was going on in my car. Thanks
Right? So tired of all these clowns with long intros and shit
It's been a year now and no one sees the problem no one knows what it is and it's a headache but watching this video is exactly what's happening to my car thanks for the video
Same here bro ..I took my truck 9 mechanics and everybody keep telling me to this part that part and I change all my suspension but my issue is here now I got it
I wish I had discovered this genius' vids sooner.
EXCELLENT JOB! It was informative and direct, with no filler and a shallow learning curve.
This was absolutely the best and most concise video I have watched on this so far! Thank you!
My wandering 2005 Sequoia is getting a new steering rack in a couple of days. Excessive play and clunking in rack and pinion. You nailed it!
This helped immensely, my truck has a little over 180,000 miles on it and the rack/pinion has finally started making creaky noises and the same common issues you’ve stated.
A failed rack and pinion can be fatal if it completely fails !
Thanks for the concise explanation 👏🏽
Yeah. I think I just had one with a failure. Going down the road approaching highway speed and suddenly it was fish trailing like crazy. Kind of scared the hell out of me. But a good thing is that I managed to not overly panic when it happened and was able to get to the side of the road
I’m happy to hear you were ok !
Had a failed rack. . SUV. Spun 180*. And was destroyed .
Lucky I survived it .
People you need a competent mech for this job . As mechanic I used made fatal errors .
Iu r NM 7i0@@Ukraine2011
Thank God you are all right! 😮@@tmcunlimited
Thank you for the description and possible issues and recomendations.
Save 10 cents for each mile you drive, so when you get to 200,000 miles and problems start you have $20,000 to just buy a new car. lol
True
That’s really smart I need to think like you
Then you will have the same problem again why not just fix to a car that still works
That's just a down payment at car prices today
😂😂😂😂
wow man you just solved my 1999 zr2 4x4 pickup issue it zig zag going down the road. and you are the only one that said left to righ right to left and my eyes lifted back up. ive been typing zr2 zig zagz going dwn highway . and it also messes with 4x4 chain inside the front transfer case when turning.
Thank you so much for this video! You said it all I need to know !
I have a 2009 impala ls , this is what my car is does but it’s an On & off thing . Thanks for this video 💯
Thank you you just saved me a whole lot because I recently am going through the same thing and it does sound like exactly what you said and described and it is leaking and my boot is cracked and there’s fluid coming out of it not a lot but enough and it does have play in the steering wheel thank you so much I’m glad I ran across this video
Best video on this issue out there .
Amazingly helpful and educational! Thanks a ton Top 5 :)
Changed my 2 weeks ago, leaking (pissing) power steering at the boot!
Simple and to the point. Just what I needed. Thank you!!!
Thank you! Good to know of the possible leak locations of a rack pinion. The *LEFT* side of the diagram is the *PASSENGER* side, btw.
I'm certain he knows since he pointed out the location of the steering wheel in the drawing.😂
Thanks for this information, very helpful without all of the other stuff 🙌🏽🙏🏽💜
Had all these problems for the last month expect any leaks guessing I just shot out those gears Out After replacing the pump knew something else was starting to go bad
VERY useful information 👍🏾
yes sir, he is right. My Charger 2012 steer's like a truck, so its in for a rack job !!!!
Great video Sir
Very very helpful
Thanks I just got under there and it's the rack leaking from the top. 2yr old truck with a Lil over 40 thousand miles smh....
I have a 2009 Honda CRV with about 152k. New tires, new struts but noise when turning particularly to the right. Had the tie rods and CV joints checked but 2 mechanics told me no leakage and no play. One of the mechanics told me the car is safe drive it anyway lol. The other one told me he suspects the rack and pinion. I personally smell something too and you mentioned something about burning. If I drive in a straight line on the highway all is fine. This happens mostly at low speeds while turning. Very noticeable in parking lots. Seems to be a difficult problem to diagnose. Bringing the car in this week again to get work done.
When turning does the cat loose power? And when driving straight is fine
@@RLAE420 is there a direct co relation to turning and the car loosing power or stalling?
Losing power not stalling
Find a better mechanic. We want you to live past 90. 😅
@@PlatinumIrishrose I had the rack and pinion done. It was good for a while then I heard noise again. Mechanic told me it was the strut. I just had the struts done so I warrantied the Monroes I bought from Walmart. Was good for a little bit and guess what noise came back on the other side. Could still be the upper strut mount cause I get a pop and creak noise turning hard while parking in a lot. You won't hear this during most normal driving. But wtf already. Now I'm debating to fix it again or just sell the car cause I got 170k now 10 months later and I'm trying to convince my wife to have a 3rd kid anyway so took her shopping for 3 row cars on our spring break last week (we are teachers) lol. She loves the car though and drives it 20k a year to work.
I replaced the upper and lower control arms (with ball joints), hub and bearings, sway bar links, rack and pinion (new by Maval) with new tie rod ends, and I still can't figure out why my steering wheel, after turning to either extreme, all the way clockwise or all the way counter clockwise, the steering wheel does not return to center (12:00 o'clock).
I noticed this most of the time when pulling out of parking lots (very sharp clockwise or counter clockwise turns all the way). Once you get on to the road, after a sharp right or left, the steering wheel loses its center position and remains off center (off center to the left 11:00 o'clock or 1:00 o'clock). Vehicle continues to drive straight but the steering wheel will rest off center until I turn the steering wheel again to the other extreme.
So again, when turning the the steering wheel to either extreme, clockwise or counter clockwise, the steering wheel comes back and will rest either at 11:00 o'clock or 1:00 o'clock. If turning the steering wheel all the way counter clockwise, the steering wheel comes back while driving and will rest at 1:00pm. If turning the steering wheel all the way clockwise while driving, the steering wheel will then come back and rest at 11:00 o'clock.
I already replaced the rack and pinion twice and I keep getting the same thing. I cant figure out why this is happening. Could it be that rack and pinions by Maval are inferior?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Great video. I believe my rack is bad because it is very hot, and when i removed the boots and shook the rack rod it had slight movement with a clicking noise. Also the car is very hard to turn. The last symptom I believe is also related but I am wondering how. My brakes seem to be moving and it is causing uneven wear.. either the rotor is moving or the pads are jumping because i've changed multiple times now and they the pads keep developing a lip as if they are hiting the rotor at an angle they shouldn't. Also squealing noises accompany this. Will a worn rack cause the braking components to move around?
great content! very helpful
great video thanks. is it possible that the rack and pinion is bad, even if is not leaking fluid? my car has had the rack and pinion replaced before, i bought it used and I saw it on the carfax. There is some steering play and I suspect that the replacement part must be failing.
Great information.
Thank you!
2011 Pilot,,,,,steering jerks to one side while accelerating then jerks back when i let off the gas,,,,,,,changed both lower control arms sway bar bushings and links front end has been aligned tie rods and tie rod ends replaced also. Could it bee the rack and pinion?
I think I just had the rack and pinion go today. Was driving at highway speed when the car suddenly began fish trailing. Almost felt like at one point it was going to tork and twist to the point of flipping
Don’t forget now that they are electronic on most cars the no start via a bad tack and pinion. I just went through it via my 2018 chevy Impala that was in an accident. The replacement that was out in was bad and all of a sudden my car wouldn’t start. It said stability/power steering service. I guess as a safety features doesn’t let you drive the car.
Hi, I have a Honda Civic 2009. It has ELECTRIC motor in rack and pinion. How do you diagnose that the problem is caused by the faulty motor. Just looking? Just driving? Do you have any instruments/tools that will make that diagnose???
Very helpful information
Thank you for the knowledge my man
assume that I got the noise coming from the rack and pinion and i add power steering fluid, would I be able to drive it to the mechanic.
Do these symptoms apply to electric power steering racks? I have a 2013 Subaru Impreza and the right side control needs to be done but they said it’s not in terrible shape. But when I break my car aggressively cuts to the right. And if I move the steering wheel back forth while parked it feels like the whole moves funny. The power steering has shut off twice but once you restart the car it’s back on and the code is gone. Any ideas?
Thanks, I needed more opinions, im about to get parts to repair my 14 Ford Focus, I was unsure if I needed the whole rack or just the power steering pump.. for the small premium I will do the extra parts, 350 000 km's and hopefully counting
Hello
What fixed it?
I have a 2019 gmc denali and the car has the pull to any side depends on to which side is the road leaning, i have check every part of the truck and everything is good, do you think rack and pinion is bad?
My truck is having problems shifting. That is a Torque Converter? Now the steering is very unstable? So CT/& Rack & pinion?
I had a quick question so if am stoped at a light and due to my powers steering I move my steering wheel to the sides and it starts to vibrate it’s the rack and pinion?
I have a Lexus RX300 and can move the passenger side front tire from side to side a good 1/2” when it’s off the ground. The slack is not in the outer tie rod and there is movement in the rack boot so the slack is inside there. Is that serviceable or just replace the entire unit? The drivers side has about 1/4” of slack. I don’t feel the play in the steering wheel and the tires are not wearing oddly, just noticed this slack while inspecting other things underneath the car.
Thanks!
I thought my CV joint was going bad. Getting a tick tick tick while driving. It doesn’t get worse while turning. Brought it to Hibdons tires. They say it’s the Rack and pinion and that I’ve got a lot of play in the steering wheel. While driving, I don’t feel like I’m all over the road though. It’s not pulling or anything. Going to take it to the dealership for a professional diagnostic and go from there. Also, after watching this video (thank you), later today, I’m going to go check my power steering fluid level. I have zero leaks on the ground…
What was the problem in the end?
What if you had more control of your steering before you change out your pump and reservoir? Now my steering is more impossible to steer than before. Before the replacement, I" had possible steering by pressing on the accelerator my steering became more easier, but made a whaning sound, plus a kind of electric burning smell. Was that the rack and pinion? Please help me, I'm a little confused.
I need help everytime i turn heavy and accelerate my car jerks alot until i go straight
Thanks for the video!!
When my car is stationary and steering turned to the extreme, it gets very stiff trying to return the steering. Feels like there's no pump at all. It eases off if i move the car just a bit. Happens on when returning from extreme steering when stationary.
My pump looks nice externally. No whining noises and no oil leaks. I don't want to just throw expensive parts at it. I need help.
Seems similar to the pump going bad. How can I tell which one is bad?
I don't have any visible leaks however I am getting a very bad case of wandering, my steering wheel gets hard to turn sometimes and I can sometimes hear a clicking noise. Idk if it's the column or the rack itself
So have a question a friend just changed their power steering pump. And now the car is making a weird sound soon as you start it gets worse if you drive the car she said that intermittently the steering will get hard. Will a bad rack make noise just car running not driving stationary. She did say she had lost a little fluid but not much. Thanks for any help asap
My 2013 Durango is wandering, especially when there's bumps in the road. Has to be rack and pinion. Have replaced everything else including the struts. 120k.
I get like quick jerks to the left and bad cracking noises when im driving slow and and fast this is a 1500 ram 2011 could it be this?
My 05 Lexus RX330 steering wheel vibrates and is harder to turn when first starting out but then goes away after warming up. Suggestions please?
I have 2008 Lexus es350 when l turn it on it makes a noise and then it goes away is that coming from the rack inpinion
What about for an electronic rack and pinion assembly?
My wheel don't wanna turn at all I add power steering fluid to it and it pours out within minutes idk if it's the rack and pinion or the pump idk price wise wither 97 dodge dakota
What if the tech guy punctures the boot. Do they replace it
Hello i get vibration when i brake at highway speed. Is this also rack and pinion and the brakes ? Thank youm
Thanks for your Pionion
Could it make the power steering return line pop off?
Thank for explaining
Thanks man I still need a tutorial but yea my issue completely
What if you have EPS? My vehicle squeaks when turning to the right.
My car was making a loud noise when I would rev and steering wheel got hard I changed the power steering pump but still the same I’m going to changed the racknp hopefully that fixes it , it doesn’t make the loud noise anymore but I can here a sound but not that any tips?
How do u tell for sure its the rack and pinion and not the pump
Is it hard to replace the rack and pinion?
Great video
Thank you very much sir
I have no leaks, but my steering on my 05 f150 just doesn’t feel like it used to. It’s not smooth. 270k miles
Very Well Put 👍
So I really don’t have any of these symptoms at all. I can feel about an 8th to a quarter inch in and out at nine and three and I can kind of see it going in and out at the boot. But the inner tie rod when I grab it and push and tug and twist on it it’s totally solid, I hit bump steering wheel wheel jerks I hydroplane on puddles my tires aren’t great but they’re not that bad yet
Awesome explanation!
I'm going to have the rack and pinion replaced, so I also may as well include the sway bar's and tie rod end's ?
It's a 2006 Ford 500 with 165,000 miles.
Thank you, John
I would those parts are pretty cheap to add on and get it done while it’s all torn down anyway.
makes sense for alignment service. One time instead of waiting for other suspension parts to fail.
Thanks good information
Yes thanks
I have a Infiniti qx70s that pulls to the left when i drive i cant figure it out cant it be the rack i have 123k miles
What if it’s really loose like I can just turn my wheel around in circles
I did a few donuts in my truck and it leaks from the boots badly,
I lost complete power steering at the wheel on a 2020 mustang
Thank you so much
I have a 2002 Toyota Sequoia limited n my steering wheel went out 😮 don't know what to do
Replaced the power steering pump, and found no leaks still hard to steer. Hopefully changing the rack and pinion does the trick
Did that fix it ?
Might be a pressure line
@@rickyricardo8099what’s that
How much is a corvette c6 2012 rack pinion lst?
Will a rack whine if it get bad
Perfect video ❤
This sounds similar to a drive shaft failure how do I know the difference
what if my car sounds like a supercharger is that bad ?
I used old engine oil mixed with brake fluid 50 50 ratio and it didn't work as steering fluid. So I cut the hoses and drive with out power steering. It's really hard to steer now. I hammered the bolts back in and now something else broke.
I've got some wrenches.
You did what you supposed to do good job 👍
Please dont work on cars…
Be careful hammering The steel ones just bend a bit. No biggie. I just fill it with extra oil. Valve covers I'm talking bout. That way, the engine runs better. Pot metal is used on carbs. They crack. Be careful hammering around them. Thanks Drew. You know.
....also sugar mixed with a tiny bit of water will substitute for gasoline in a pinch. 😉
Can i still sell my rack end pinion if leak?
Boot ripped after just 1 year replacement. Notice small fluid in boot. Power steering fluid is normal
Thank you my asain friend in whom is not sneaky linegy
I'm experiencing a rubbing sound when I turn the steering wheel. Steering wheel has a little bit of play but nothing crazy. Also, I've had the power steering filled but its not going down the line which means there is no leak but doesn't seem to be absorbed. Possible line clogged...? Any advice? I assume I do need to replace the rack and pinion but could the no fluid moving cause the steering wheel to make the rubbing sound? I have a 2016 Ford C Max Hybrid SEL. Thanks for any advice!
Is there a screen in the power steering reservoir? Does it need cleaned?
We have a 2007 Buick Lucerne that clicks when we turn the wheel? No leaks, but you can feel the click in the rack and pinion box? Bad rack and pinion?
Most likely bad axle
Hey I have a 2011 g37x and I got it and the old owner told me that I had to change the rack and pinion but the car drives like normal I don’t feel any weird movement and i can keep the car in a straight and it doesn’t have no play but the only thing that I see if a very little leak of power steering fluid but it’s not a lot it’s a couple drops but only happens when I drive the car
haha funny how i have the same issue with a g37 except mine pulls to the left now, it wasnt as bad as it is now but i guess the more yu drive it the worse it gets, getting a new rack this month coz its getting scary to drive
2001 Ford Windstar
Thank you!
my 2010 suburban has leak on the right side, but when driving it sways to the left. i was wondering if this is the issue of the rack and pinion bushing (driver side) or rack and pinion bushing gear on the passenger side. when it is in a complete stop, i can see play on both bushings.
the car has ran 50k miles. rarely using it.
My 2002 Tundra with 262k miles had poor steering control. Then after a bump it started clunking. I found out one of the rack and pinion bushings was worn out. I'll be replacing all the rack and pinion bushings this weekend.
have this same thing on my g37, leaking from the right and pulls to the left, yesterday almost tried to kill me, i think it gets worse the more i drive it, so decided to just get a new rack for it
Mine has no leak. But even after replacing all tie rods and getting an alignment done (vehicle driving straight) my steering wheel still constantly fixates crooked and wont stay straight. Truck drives fine otherwise. Steering wheel just goes crooked and there is excessive play. Any suggestions?
Bad CV axles.
Would you recommend changing rack & pinion before power steering pump? I don’t have any leaks but it’s difficult to make left turns. Thanks in advance
following for an answer 😅
I have a creaking sound in the r&p (not the power steering pump) no leaks, no slop, no other issues besides noise...?? Puzzled. I'mma replace it but I wanna tear into the old one and get an answer. Maybe if we're lucky, I'll remember to come back and update this. Might be a month or two before I get arroud to it.
every get it? mine has the same creaking sound
@@josephsprinkle8783 well my rack and pinion showed up... finding time to swap it out is another issue though.