No bullsh*t, no stupid music, straight to the point tutorial. Just heard in simple words what was going on in my car. Thanks

@AmeriFanPicker

Күн бұрын

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

@dareldiaz5766

6 ай бұрын

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

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

@jonathanalberto4639

2 ай бұрын

True

@user-ov6cb4cn2v

2 ай бұрын

That’s really smart I need to think like you

@tortugag8185

2 ай бұрын

Then you will have the same problem again why not just fix to a car that still works

@thefallenone7988

2 ай бұрын

That's just a down payment at car prices today

@NightCrawler810

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

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!

A failed rack and pinion can be fatal if it completely fails ! Thanks for the concise explanation 👏🏽

@Ukraine2011

4 ай бұрын

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

@tmcunlimited

4 ай бұрын

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 .

@shanebelty9686

Ай бұрын

Iu r NM 7i0​@@Ukraine2011

@PlatinumIrishrose

13 күн бұрын

Thank God you are all right! 😮​@@tmcunlimited

Thank you for the description and possible issues and recomendations.

Thank you so much for this video! You said it all I need to know !

Amazingly helpful and educational! Thanks a ton Top 5 :)

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....

Thanks for the video!!

Changed my 2 weeks ago, leaking (pissing) power steering at the boot!

Great video

Best video on this issue out there .

VERY useful information 👍🏾

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

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?

Great information. Thank you!

great content! very helpful

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.

@PlatinumIrishrose

13 күн бұрын

I'm certain he knows since he pointed out the location of the steering wheel in the drawing.😂

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.

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

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?

Thank you for the knowledge my man

Great video Sir Very very helpful

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.

@RLAE420

7 ай бұрын

When turning does the cat loose power? And when driving straight is fine

@curtisr868

7 ай бұрын

​@@RLAE420 is there a direct co relation to turning and the car loosing power or stalling?

@RLAE420

7 ай бұрын

Losing power not stalling

@PlatinumIrishrose

13 күн бұрын

Find a better mechanic. We want you to live past 90. 😅

@NYFan77

12 күн бұрын

@@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.

Very helpful information

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?

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.

Perfect video ❤

I need help everytime i turn heavy and accelerate my car jerks alot until i go straight

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

@guildensteinfoutch6232

2 ай бұрын

I would those parts are pretty cheap to add on and get it done while it’s all torn down anyway.

Very Well Put 👍

Thank for explaining

Thanks for the Info. I barely put 26,000 miles on a new rack & pinion and a local mechanic shop said I need a new one because I have a “power steering leak” I have a 2012 Chevy impala with 171k miles. Do I really need a new one? Even with if I only put 26k miles on the rack & pinion?

@Nirvana_key_lab

7 ай бұрын

Did you fix it buddy

@landondc4739

6 ай бұрын

What you have found is a pos mechanic.

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…

Thank you very much sir

What if the tech guy punctures the boot. Do they replace it

Could it make the power steering return line pop off?

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

Hello i get vibration when i brake at highway speed. Is this also rack and pinion and the brakes ? Thank youm

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!

Thank you so much

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

Seems similar to the pump going bad. How can I tell which one is bad?

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!

@nikkiwilder660

6 ай бұрын

Is there a screen in the power steering reservoir? Does it need cleaned?

Are you located in Riverside California?

Thanks for your Pionion

How do u tell for sure its the rack and pinion and not the pump

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?

Thanks good information

Is it hard to replace the rack and pinion?

What about for an electronic rack and pinion assembly?

Thank you!

hi, my eps steering only has this one problem. when my steering is centre, the tyre will pull to the left. after servicing and alignment done by mechanic, it pulls to the right? is that a sign of rack problem too?

@jaidyn.m

Ай бұрын

or a sign of incorrect alignment

yes sir, he is right. My Charger 2012 steer's like a truck, so its in for a rack job !!!!

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

@Nirvana_key_lab

7 ай бұрын

Hello What fixed it?

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?

What if you have EPS? My vehicle squeaks when turning to the right.

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

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

How do you fix the metal power steering hose? Any suggestions?

@Top5AutoRepairs

8 ай бұрын

Power steering hoses are replaceable.

@i_am_no_oneno_one_am_i401

8 ай бұрын

@Top5AutoRepairs I understand that... But I'm asking "how do you replace one"? Any videos that show how to do it? I need to replace the hydraulic steel hoses.

Had a minor knock on the front left. Now the steering wheel goes round and round non stop by itself and the traction control light is on. Any ideas what's wrong?

@DoubleoP

5 ай бұрын

Take out the fuse for the steering assist. Should help

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.

Thanks you.

How much is a corvette c6 2012 rack pinion lst?

Will a rack whine if it get bad

Can i still sell my rack end pinion if leak?

Replaced the power steering pump, and found no leaks still hard to steer. Hopefully changing the rack and pinion does the trick

@genarogarcia6412

11 ай бұрын

Did that fix it ?

@rickyricardo8099

8 ай бұрын

Might be a pressure line

@Bigfadotheg

7 ай бұрын

@@rickyricardo8099what’s that

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.

Yes thanks

Do they come out in a check engine light? If its need to be replaced

@joshm8661

2 ай бұрын

I'd say no unless it's electric and there's something wrong with the electronics in it.

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

Tenkius my friend

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?

@Top5AutoRepairs

10 ай бұрын

Most likely bad axle

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.

@scottr8360

Жыл бұрын

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.

@kios1973

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@kios1973

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@JesseMcCartney1010

Ай бұрын

following for an answer 😅

I have a 2002 Toyota Sequoia limited n my steering wheel went out 😮 don't know what to do

I lost complete power steering at the wheel on a 2020 mustang

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.

I did a few donuts in my truck and it leaks from the boots badly,

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

what if my car sounds like a supercharger is that bad ?

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.

@josephsprinkle8783

5 ай бұрын

every get it? mine has the same creaking sound

@binaryglitch64

5 ай бұрын

@@josephsprinkle8783 well my rack and pinion showed up... finding time to swap it out is another issue though.

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?

@samkdaily3055

4 ай бұрын

Bad CV axles.

What if it’s really loose like I can just turn my wheel around in circles

This sounds similar to a drive shaft failure how do I know the difference

2001 Ford Windstar

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.

@mr.iforgot3062

Жыл бұрын

I've got some wrenches.

@jacksonpierre3535

Жыл бұрын

You did what you supposed to do good job 👍

@drewpeacock2762

Жыл бұрын

Please dont work on cars…

@mr.iforgot3062

Жыл бұрын

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.

@homie-da-clown7520

Жыл бұрын

....also sugar mixed with a tiny bit of water will substitute for gasoline in a pinch. 😉

question: does a burning steering rack smell like clutch?

@Top5AutoRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Yes similar smell

If it’s leaking will we see any leaks on the ground? And as for the sound, does it stop and come back? We hear noise but only when the weather seem to be colder. Please reply back….

@Top5AutoRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Yes there will be power steering fluid on the ground and there will be noise.

@chonevongsakeo6330

Жыл бұрын

@@Top5AutoRepairs so we took our car in to a shop due to a noise issue that comes and go. The shop said it’s the rack and pinion leaking fluid but we aren’t seeing it becuz it’s leaking onto something. It just didn’t make sense because we have no issues with the steering wheel at all. Just this noise that comes on for like 2/3 days and then gone for 3/4 months. What do you think?

@chonevongsakeo6330

Жыл бұрын

That’s what they told us at least cuz we said that we don’t see any leaks on the ground at all. Not even a drop or two. But you are saying there will be fluid on the ground? .

@tiffanychant4746

Жыл бұрын

See my car sounds like a haunted house lots of creaking when I turn my wheel. But it's not a power steering problem if that makes sense

@josephsprinkle8783

5 ай бұрын

@@tiffanychant4746mine is doing the same but the noise comes and goes, did you ever figure it out?

Can a rack and pinion cause vibrations or shaking In the floor?

@Top5AutoRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Maybe bad inner and out tie rod

Thank you my asain friend in whom is not sneaky linegy

Mine started leaking from boot. Can i drive it to my mechanic even tho it leaked that oil?

@Top5AutoRepairs

10 ай бұрын

Yes as long there is power steering fluid in the reservoir

These problem sounds just like the tie rods. Guess gotta just pray it’s my tie rods and not my rack and pinion lol

I replaced the rack and pinion the outter tie rods and my steering wheel still feels weird it wont go back to the center

@Top5AutoRepairs

11 ай бұрын

The rack and pinion should be centered prior to installation. Try getting an alignment.

@EDGAR15ish

11 ай бұрын

@@Top5AutoRepairs i will go get it as soon as i install the sway bar links and the steering column that i ordered just to be sure

What if it's leaking from the boot? The boot has a hole in it and when you turn it squirts out through the hole? The only thing that is tough is turning cause of all the power steering leaking. So, if it's leaking from a hole in the boot, do I need to change the whole rack?

@taniam.4554

10 ай бұрын

what did you end up doing? I was told to just replace the boot.

@cambelaggin1971

9 ай бұрын

just the boot needs changed

@taniam.4554

9 ай бұрын

@@cambelaggin1971 I was told to change rack & pinion since there's a minor leak. Not looking forward to it

@bryanalmanza9296

8 ай бұрын

What ended up happening?

@landondc4739

6 ай бұрын

The boot is a dust cap for the cylinder rod. Pissing oil means a bad seal in the rack, time To replace.

I have a loud screeching sound intermittently when turning the wheel at low speeds or stopped and I’m wondering if that could be the rack and pinion?Any advice?

@abdomination

Жыл бұрын

low power steering fluid

@codyhall7949

Жыл бұрын

Most likely your rack but I would double check fluid level

@landondc4739

6 ай бұрын

It was the pump, yes?