02 LX470 / Steering Rack Replacement / While You’re In There (1 Viewer)

[bonestock]

My wife’s is puking fluid from the PS boot on the steering rack. Per my Sherpa, I am replacing the rack, tie rods and the reservoir.

Any other suggestions while I’m in there?

*02 LX with 165k miles / grocery getter and road queen

 

[Greenbean]

Great question!

Subd for any replies as I may be doing my rack next year?

 

[bonestock]

Bump!

Rack and tie rods are here. Reservoir by EOW. Any hoses to replace during this process?

 

[nissanh]

Bump!

Rack and tie rods are here. Reservoir by EOW. Any hoses to replace during this process?

HOpe you are cleaning the reservoir and the screen inside it. Usualy pressure hoses lasta long long time. If you prefer replace the pressure side. If you are using aftermarket, then forget it and stay with OEM. Those OEM hoses can last as long as 30 years!

If you keep the fluid clean the racks lasts a very long time.

 

[bonestock]

HOpe you are cleaning the reservoir and the screen inside it. Usualy pressure hoses lasta long long time. If you prefer replace the pressure side. If you are using aftermarket, then forget it and stay with OEM. Those OEM hoses can last as long as 30 years!

If you keep the fluid clean the racks lasts a very long time.

Thanks! I am replacing the reservoir and the molded hose that goes to it using new OEM clamps.