Great video. Just wondering if you can answer me a question about the check valve restrictor part : If per chance a mechanic would accidentally forget to put back the check valve when replacing a new Rack &Pinion assembly in a 2000 Ford Taurus, what would be the symptoms?
Ive heard conflicting opinions as to it's(the check valve) function and importance to steering performance.
Would it be hard to turn while the car was stopped and at a idle rpm speed?
OK did this job on jack stands I used some truck stands to do it had to get the car pretty high so i could lower the back end of the frame to remove the rack was not easy but thanks to u guys i got it done I have a nick name ally mechanic i do auto repair side jobs from home u guys are great thanks
Ok, for anybody reading this string of comments, I did NOT mean that last sentence in a gay way. Anyway, onto the 2nd thing. the way I center the rack is to put it on the car and bolt it down. Before you put the steering column shaft onto the rack, put each tie rod end into it's steering knuckle hole, and you'll have to move the knuckles to where the tie rod ends are, then push/pull one of the steering knuckles until it's pointing straight ahead. The rack'll be centered then.
Ok, the first thing. I don't nor have I ever used a measuring tape for anything during a rack and pinion install. To get the outer tie rod ends close on the new rack, what I do is count the number of turns down to the fraction of a turn it takes to unscrew each tie rod end off the old rack, example 20 and 1/4 turns, then screw each one on the new rack as close to that number as you can get. You'll almost never hit the exact number, but you'll get close enough that the alignment man'll love you.
I may have to stretch this out over more than 1 comment. I've done a bunch of rack and pinions, and it's a good video of a rack and pinion swap. There a couple of points in the video that I do differently in my installs though that I feel are easier to do than what was shown in the video. I'll cover the first in another comment.
JR3059 The "book" Alldata, in this case, states that this repair should bill for 2.6 hours (warranty) and 3.3 hours (standard). Your experience may vary. LOL I bet Duane and Tony can complete this, in a much shorter period of time. LOL Thanks for a great video with a ton of practicle tips, allowing the job to be completed correctly, the first time. Tony does a great job of sharing his wealth of experience with the viewer!
Great video thanks. I don't own one of those cars but it gave me a general idea about how a rack and pinion job looks like. Thanks for showing the details like valves and sealers,
@Walhei960 What exactly is a bad design. Rack and Pinion? Or Just this particular Rack.
If it is Rack and Pinion you don't like, then I say good luck finding a new vehicle that does not have Rack and Pinion. Even full size pickup trucks have gone to rack and pinion steering. Virtually every new vehicle has rack and pinion. the only vehicle with an old style steering box that I can think of off the top of my head is a 4x4 Jeep or a solid front axle 3/4 ton and up truck!!
@ktumbleweed I am not a mechanic. But having to go through this to make a fix seems nuts. Dropping the enjine? Why put all that in such hard place. Can't it be make easier to fix. I think car manufacturers don't give a darn about how much it cost us to fix things. They only care about selling the car as long as it last about a year. Isn't it true this model has very low resale value? What is the reason for that? Others seem to feel like I do.
@Walhei960 I totally agree with what you are saying. It is bul#$hit how difficult cars are to work on these days. I am a professional mechanic, so I have to deal with this and many other things on a daily basis. All I was trying to say was this is not the only make and model with this setup. The engineers have a lot to think about when designing a car. Performance, gas mileage, safety. So serviceability is the last thing on the list. You don't have to "drop the engine" just lower some.
@ktumbleweed Sorry, was miss understanding. You are right of course. You should know. I do not envy your job. Although many times I think I would have enjoyed being a mechanic. Still toying with the idea of going to diesel repair just for fun. I really like the idea of making my own fuel. Don't have a diesel though, yet.
@Walhei960 All cars today use this steering system and non of them are easy to replace. So unless you want to drive a 125 year old car and never anything newer you have no choice. Plus these parts last a very long time. All newer cars have tight working conditions. It is what it is.
Great video. Just wondering if you can answer me a question about the check valve restrictor part : If per chance a mechanic would accidentally forget to put back the check valve when replacing a new Rack &Pinion assembly in a 2000 Ford Taurus, what would be the symptoms?
Ive heard conflicting opinions as to it's(the check valve) function and importance to steering performance.
Would it be hard to turn while the car was stopped and at a idle rpm speed?
hughs2007 6 months ago
YOU HAVE ANY VIDS ON RESEALING A TRW POWER RACK & PINION UNIT WITH ALL THE SPECIAL SEAL REMOVER / INSTALLERS & PROCEDURES ?
17SPIKE17 6 months ago
OK did this job on jack stands I used some truck stands to do it had to get the car pretty high so i could lower the back end of the frame to remove the rack was not easy but thanks to u guys i got it done I have a nick name ally mechanic i do auto repair side jobs from home u guys are great thanks
MrMidnightsteve 8 months ago
awesome video but can u do this kind of job with a jack and 2 stands?
rarriz 9 months ago
if your going to put a new rack in, you might as well go the nine yards and put new tie rod ends
pfcwar5150 1 year ago
Ok, for anybody reading this string of comments, I did NOT mean that last sentence in a gay way. Anyway, onto the 2nd thing. the way I center the rack is to put it on the car and bolt it down. Before you put the steering column shaft onto the rack, put each tie rod end into it's steering knuckle hole, and you'll have to move the knuckles to where the tie rod ends are, then push/pull one of the steering knuckles until it's pointing straight ahead. The rack'll be centered then.
dmorley100 1 year ago
Ok, the first thing. I don't nor have I ever used a measuring tape for anything during a rack and pinion install. To get the outer tie rod ends close on the new rack, what I do is count the number of turns down to the fraction of a turn it takes to unscrew each tie rod end off the old rack, example 20 and 1/4 turns, then screw each one on the new rack as close to that number as you can get. You'll almost never hit the exact number, but you'll get close enough that the alignment man'll love you.
dmorley100 1 year ago
I may have to stretch this out over more than 1 comment. I've done a bunch of rack and pinions, and it's a good video of a rack and pinion swap. There a couple of points in the video that I do differently in my installs though that I feel are easier to do than what was shown in the video. I'll cover the first in another comment.
dmorley100 1 year ago
What condition will occur if the check valve is not installed?
JUDGERAMBO 1 year ago
@JUDGERAMBO
Hi, I was wondering about the same question too. But I don't see an official answer.
Let me know if you have an answer to what happens if you leave the check valve off.
hughs2007 6 months ago
Found out about your channel from ETCG and heard the podcast last sunday. Great video, good detail.
THanks for posting.
pberglin 1 year ago
JR3059 The "book" Alldata, in this case, states that this repair should bill for 2.6 hours (warranty) and 3.3 hours (standard). Your experience may vary. LOL I bet Duane and Tony can complete this, in a much shorter period of time. LOL Thanks for a great video with a ton of practicle tips, allowing the job to be completed correctly, the first time. Tony does a great job of sharing his wealth of experience with the viewer!
epiphaknee 1 year ago
Great video thanks. I don't own one of those cars but it gave me a general idea about how a rack and pinion job looks like. Thanks for showing the details like valves and sealers,
Warkhan 1 year ago
Good reason not to buy these cars. This is terrible design. Think of the expense!
Walhei960 1 year ago
@Walhei960 What exactly is a bad design. Rack and Pinion? Or Just this particular Rack.
If it is Rack and Pinion you don't like, then I say good luck finding a new vehicle that does not have Rack and Pinion. Even full size pickup trucks have gone to rack and pinion steering. Virtually every new vehicle has rack and pinion. the only vehicle with an old style steering box that I can think of off the top of my head is a 4x4 Jeep or a solid front axle 3/4 ton and up truck!!
ktumbleweed 1 year ago
@ktumbleweed I am not a mechanic. But having to go through this to make a fix seems nuts. Dropping the enjine? Why put all that in such hard place. Can't it be make easier to fix. I think car manufacturers don't give a darn about how much it cost us to fix things. They only care about selling the car as long as it last about a year. Isn't it true this model has very low resale value? What is the reason for that? Others seem to feel like I do.
Walhei960 1 year ago
@Walhei960 I totally agree with what you are saying. It is bul#$hit how difficult cars are to work on these days. I am a professional mechanic, so I have to deal with this and many other things on a daily basis. All I was trying to say was this is not the only make and model with this setup. The engineers have a lot to think about when designing a car. Performance, gas mileage, safety. So serviceability is the last thing on the list. You don't have to "drop the engine" just lower some.
ktumbleweed 11 months ago
@ktumbleweed Sorry, was miss understanding. You are right of course. You should know. I do not envy your job. Although many times I think I would have enjoyed being a mechanic. Still toying with the idea of going to diesel repair just for fun. I really like the idea of making my own fuel. Don't have a diesel though, yet.
Walhei960 11 months ago
@Walhei960 All cars today use this steering system and non of them are easy to replace. So unless you want to drive a 125 year old car and never anything newer you have no choice. Plus these parts last a very long time. All newer cars have tight working conditions. It is what it is.
midlantic1 11 months ago
How long should a job like this take ?
JR3059 1 year ago