I was really hoping you'd show how you removed the seal mentioned at 19:30/24:36. I'm currently rebuilding a rack and pinion but this is the only thing holding me back. On mine there is a sort of metal stopper/ring that keeps the seal in but I cant knock it out without risking damaging it.. I managed to destroy the old seal and remove it but in order to insert the new one I need to take out the stopper.

@fixtherustbucket

Жыл бұрын

I first tried a socket attached to an extension, that did not work. I then used my picks and taped them to long screwdrivers. The seals are not easy to remove, and you don't want to scratch any part of the inside of the "tube" that could potentially cause a leak. Here is a link to the Fix the Rust Bucket Facebook Page, I posted some pictures of the picks and seal after it was removed. facebook.com/fixtherustbucket This one was stuck really hard in there. I had to get the sides freed up first then I was able to pick and pull the seal and white hard plastic rings out. This was for both of the seals. I hope this helps a bit more and helps you with yours.

@fixtherustbucket

Жыл бұрын

This is a reply for another person that was having the same issue and their way of removing the seals. "I went to Harbor freight bought a long reach set of needle nose pliers and the longest flat head screw drivers you gotta bend the lip of the seal and use the pliers to grab it and pull it out but make sure you get a good bite and your good!"

Finally an installation video that is step by step, instead of a time lapse explanation of installation is the reverse of disassembly by other authors.

Thank you so much for showing how to do this. I've been working on cars for 20 years but never tore one of these apart. My auto mechanics teacher, as well as several shops, always told me it's too difficult to rebuild a rack and always better to just replace them. Finally seeing how it's not that difficult, with the proper tools, I'm slightly irritated all these years I could've just done this and saved ppl a ton. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏

The timing of this couldn't be more perfect. Trying to decide if to replace or rebuild mine, which is exactly the same unit. After watching your well filmed video I'm leaning towards saving $250 and doing the rebuild. Thanks to you I have the confidence I can do it. Thank you, sir!

@fixtherustbucket

Жыл бұрын

If you're able to afford the vehicle downtime it's worth giving it a try. When I ordered the seal kits I had to order two different kits. One came with all the necessary seals for the rack and pinion but not a new pinion bearing. You might find a different kit that comes with everything, just check out what it comes with before ordering. I appreciate your comment and taking the time to watch the video.

@ronaldlarter2296

Ай бұрын

How'd that go for you?

Thnks for the video was stressed on how to replace the seals but after watching this I'm happy I know what to do thnks again Sir.very much helpful

great video mate, very helpful.. i just imploded the rack in my hot rod and will be doing this very soon.

@fixtherustbucket

Жыл бұрын

I am glad you found this video helpful. I have a second video out now reassembling this rack and pinion. The new Teflon O-rings can be a bit difficult to reinsert but with a few tricks, they slide right in. Thank you for watching. Best of luck with your hot rod!

What a great video. Thank you Sir! 🙂

First time I installed a rack. I did it without any bushings. I didn’t know that I had to install my own bushings.

Thank you for your video

Good job sir... thanks for sharing

Like that hat!

@fixtherustbucket

Жыл бұрын

Woooo!!

i just realized this was new.. should accumulate a lot of views ...

This looks fun

...yours is the first video I've ever seen on KZread, that clearly shows how a hydraulic rack and pinion steering system works, and how to repair it. Thank you. 👍🏼🤘🏼✌🏼 Is it possible to repair just the Passenger side Outer seal on the rack, while it's still mounted on a vehicle. After you've removed the Inner tie rod assembly, without having to remove the whole unit. Thanks. -- Alfredo

nice video

@fixtherustbucket

9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

How did you get the seal out of the rack housing? What did you use to spray paint the housing?

Bought a Detroit Axle Rack for an Avalon, thing failed after a month, fluid everywhere. Should have kept the OEM.

Question for ya I got 2015 Escalade with front end accident the steering wheel just keeps spinning with loud noise wheels are not moving it all looks intact Is there a way to rebuild the steering rack what broke is there rebuild kits

@fixtherustbucket

3 ай бұрын

It could be one broken part/location or a combination of broken locations that are causing the issue. Its a bit hard to figure out not seeing it in person. I would start where the steering shaft exits the fire wall and work down. Your truck should be equipped with an intermediate shaft and a lower intermediate shaft, the universal joint could have broke inside the boot. That would give you a noise with no wheel movement. If not, then possibly the input shaft or steering rack has broken/stripped gears. Thanks for the question. I hope I was able to point you in a good direction to start looking. FTRB.

Where do you find info find torque value setting the preload on the pinion?

@fixtherustbucket

11 ай бұрын

I sometimes purchase Manufacture Service Repair Manuals for vehicle(s) I own or do large projects on. Someone can find most of the information their looking for in a Chilton or Haynes manuals. Now a days, for almost the same cost, you can purchase a flash drive containing the entire Manufacture Service/Repair Manual. Those flash drives contain the same information that was or is distributed to dealership service shops. As for the Pinion on this piacular rack, I believe the torque was 27in/lbs.

Nice .. BUT you didn't film THE most difficult part : Removing and replacing the seals in the bottom of the tubes ! Pinion and Ram. Replacing the big rubber bushings is a waste of video time... in comparison.

@fixtherustbucket

11 ай бұрын

Here is a link to the Fix the Rust Bucket Facebook Page, I posted some pictures of the picks and seal after it was removed. facebook.com/fixtherustbucket There was no way to video inside of a tube.

How did you remove the seal inside the rack tube?

@fixtherustbucket

Жыл бұрын

I first tried a socket attached to an extension, that did not work. I then used my picks and taped them to long screwdrivers. The seals are not easy to remove, and you don't want to scratch any part of the inside of the "tube" that could potentially cause a leak. Here is a link to the Fix the Rust Bucket Facebook Page, I posted some pictures of the picks and seal after it was removed. facebook.com/fixtherustbucket

For any broke mfers like me coming accross this video, go get one that looks in okay shape from the junkyard. Don’t mangle your truck if it’s your first time!

rebuilding is not hard at all. the problem is found the parts 😬