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Question: Leaking rack & pinion

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tubacs, 3.3L V6, Goodyear, AZ, October 05, 2010, 14:08

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My Toyota dealer said that my rack & pinion is leaking and that it would cost $1200 to fix it. I can see no indication of any leaks on my garage floor. Could this be a scam?

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  hemicuda October 05, 2010, 14:33
  

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  The fluid could be blowing back under the vehicle, But you should get another opinion from a independent shop and you can find one here http://repairpal.com/directory?address=85338&car_brand_na... and you can check rack and pinion replacement cost here http://repairpal.com/estimator?car_type_id=4829
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  ZeeTech October 05, 2010, 16:28
  

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  hemicuda has a good response.
  Do you need to add steering fluid - is the level drops at all? Did you ever hear a noise when you turn the steering wheel?
  If the rack and pinion leaks into the dust cover boot it can collect the P/S fluid and you won't notice the leak for a while. Ask an independent shop for a second opinion and if they could show you the leak. There should be no P/S fluid under the dust cover boot.

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