Rack and pinion leak.

[DeCaff2007]

Hey all.

I have an 03 Liberty Renegade with about 95k on it. Auto, 4wd, yadda, yadda....

Well, it's my g/f's vehicle and she wanted me to give it a look over since I'll be gone for awhile.

I've found the rack and pinion to be leaking from the boots on both sides near the rack.

There is VERY little info about this on the web. Is this not just a normal inner/outer tie rod end setup?

I need some input on this... like fast!

 

[tjkj2002]

If the rack is leaking out of those boots you need a new R&P steering gear,no seals offered to the general public.

 

[DeCaff2007]

If the rack is leaking out of those boots you need a new R&P steering gear,no seals offered to the general public.

Rock auto offers them.

Steering gear? You mean steering rack?

What's R&P?

EDIT: Nevermind. I just Googled it. I REEEAALLLYYYY don't want to replace the whole frikkin rack but it looks like I'm headed that route. I hope I can get it done in less than 2 days b/c that's all the time I have before I leave for a business trip.

 

[yellocoyote]

Took us 3-4 hours to do mine.

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f202/how-steering-rack-replacement-48537/

More specifically: http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/538272-post7.html

 

[tjkj2002]

It's not hard,I replaced one at MOAB a few years ago on another KJ in a camp ground.Took about 4 hours or so then off for a alignment.Make sure you use bungi cords or something to lock the steering wheel in place before unbolting it from the R&P,otherwise your going to have to buy a new clockspring and those ain't cheap either.

 

[DeCaff2007]

Took us 3-4 hours to do mine.

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f202/how-steering-rack-replacement-48537/

More specifically: http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/538272-post7.html

Read both of those already. I fear that tomorrow may be spent parts shopping and maybe buying a few new tools.