Wrx Rack And Pinion Leak

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Wrx rack and pinion leak.

Learn the causes and symptoms of rack and pinion leaking so that you can spot the trouble right away and take necessary rack and pinion repair. This rack will bolt directly in to any 2008 2014 wrx or sti. Most leaks are solved by replacing the entire rack and pinion system to ensure the system works correctly. I drive a 2009 wrx no mods and noticed that i was leaking power steering fluid recently.

Depending on the size of the leak you may not necessarily have steering issues with a rack and pinion leak especially if it is a minor leak. The first and the obvious indication of rack and pinion leak is a burning oil smell and a red or pink puddle under the rear side of the engine. An alternative is a power steering stop leak product. A little troubleshooting and i discovered the source the leak is originating from the input shaft coming into the rack and pinion gearbox.

The symptoms of rack and pinion leak. The 2015 sti has the quickest steering ratio of any subaru product to date it s 13 1 compared to 15 1 on older wrx and sti models. The subaru service manual that i found online states for this.