Steering rack on 308

05-17-2006, 04:28 AM

Is it possible to refill the steering rack without removing the rack from the car. It looks tight and I also believe there is a risk of loosing the spring if you remove the top cover. I assume you loose some of the fluid when the rack boot tears so thats why my question. Anyone have any tricks.

05-27-2006, 12:29 PM

The racks have a tiny amount of fluid orinally, but the gears have grease. I've never seen either solve a rack problem. The solution is having the rack rebuilt, which also cures the end bushing problem.

05-27-2006, 02:45 PM

I don't have the bushing problem yet just had a rack boot tear and spread a little grease. OM says it has .33pints of 85W-90W gear lub in it and I was wondering if anyone had a way of replacing the fluid without removing the rack. Just asking

06-07-2006, 06:19 PM

take the spare tire tub out. I did used screws to put it back in, now I can take it out anytime I want. Very usefull for radiator problems too and adding fluid to the rack.

Kelly

06-09-2006, 01:58 PM

Good thought , thanks

05-17-2006, 04:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Steve King (Steve) Posts: n/a	Is it possible to refill the s Is it possible to refill the steering rack without removing the rack from the car. It looks tight and I also believe there is a risk of loosing the spring if you remove the top cover. I assume you loose some of the fluid when the rack boot tears so thats why my question. Anyone have any tricks.

05-27-2006, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
JRV (Jrv) Posts: n/a	The racks have a tiny amount o The racks have a tiny amount of fluid orinally, but the gears have grease. I've never seen either solve a rack problem. The solution is having the rack rebuilt, which also cures the end bushing problem.

05-27-2006, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Steve King (Steve) Posts: n/a	I don't have the bushing p I don't have the bushing problem yet just had a rack boot tear and spread a little grease. OM says it has .33pints of 85W-90W gear lub in it and I was wondering if anyone had a way of replacing the fluid without removing the rack. Just asking

06-07-2006, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kelly Vince (Tifosi1) Posts: n/a	take the spare tire tub out. I take the spare tire tub out. I did used screws to put it back in, now I can take it out anytime I want. Very usefull for radiator problems too and adding fluid to the rack. Kelly

06-09-2006, 01:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Steve King (Steve) Posts: n/a	Good thought , thanks Good thought , thanks

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