Auto Repair : Definition of Rack & Pinion Steering

Rack-and-pinion steering is a specific type of steering mechanism that utilizes a steering gear that is mounted on the input shaft that attaches to the steering wheel. Discover why rack-and-pinion steering is optimal for front-wheel drive vehicles with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on automotive information.

Expert: J.B. Hebert
Contact: www.wrxtra.com
Bio: J.B. Hebert is a machinist, metal fabricator, and auto mechanic who has been fixing and modifying all things mechanical for over 20 years.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

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• auto
• repair
• car
• maintenance
• troubleshooting
• problems
• automotive
• repairs
• transmission
• capacitor

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[10MickeyMouse]

Described correctly, but you're showing images of conventional gearboxes, not racks. Also, the principle benefit of R&P is not cost or size (they're usually larger and more expensive), but handling; R&P is tighter and more responsive than a gearbox with linkage.

[Nightwing690]

@sandite007 it depends on where yo buy it from mostly, you can do it yourself, but u'd probably be better off having a pro do it since its crucial you get the setup right

[airasault007]

replaced my rack and pinion , How do I bleed all the air out of it ???

[bottencod000]

i just replaced my rack and pinion because it was leaking power steering fluid. i looked around and ended up finding the part for 188 bucks which came out to about 298 for the part then went to a bud of mine and got it installed for 100 bucks for the labor. other people tried to charge me $600... good luck

[igrewold]

Thanx man.

[sandite007]

i think i need to replace this part in my vehicle. I wonder how much its going to cost

[TechTalkTips]

Morbidminister look into death wobble and see if thats not your prob instead

[Morbidminister]

Thanks, very informative video. My 92 rear wheel drive Mitshubishi Mighty Max has a problem where when I hit certain bumps it will begin to shake the steering wheel back and forth until I brake or steer out of it. There is a fair amount of freeplay in my steering wheel as well. Any tips on where I should start looking?