Watch the troubleshooting and repair process of a faulty power steering system in an 8th generation Toyota Corolla (1998-2002).
In this episode Bongbong replaces the rack and pinion in a Corolla and tries to share his tips, tricks and thought process along the way.
As this is my very first video, I’d love to hear any constructive feedback on the content! Please watch, like, share and subscribe… at the very least I hope you enjoy it!
Music:
Intro: Bongbong
Various stock music: iMovie, Ben Varian, Dave Depper, and David Szesztay
')){kind=link}
You need to count the turns of the ball joint as you remove it from the steering rack end, also measure the number of turns for the lock nut and write them down.
I bought mine for 400$ and that was 8 years ago
Thanks for the 'engine prop by oil pan' suggestion.
Cut the annoying music
You need to get yourself some pneumatic tools and flare nut wrenches!
I enjoyed the humor of your video!
This is not a repair a novice should take on and not an enjoyable repair for the professional.
Thanks for the video, very helpful, I got told today I need a brand new rack pinion after an inspection was done, so my question to you is what should I do, replace the part and fix it myself for cheaper or just buy a new car? The price from a auto shop I was told was 1100 dollars. Thanks.
i did a rack in a 1986 nissan sentra hatchback in my driveway. what a MFer. that job was one of the hardest i ever done.
You desperately need a nice long breaker bar! You're in danger of busting your foot & ratchet with that pipe. Also, I wonder if measuring distance between the two tie rod ends (before taking them off the old steering rack) would work, then get the exact same distance when they're installed on the new one… Pretty good vid
very nice. funny…like the logic. I have a 1993 geo prism and 1998 corolla as well. No steering issues just under 130m / parents vehicle..serviced my me hence why its is still working. No other monkey has worked on it but ME. peace. Thanks., C
Is this process similar for the 9th Gen Corolla? 2003-2008.
Very helpful video,thanks man!I've gotta say though,you managed frickin well,considering you were working without a Pit in your Shop Floor, and also the fact that you appear to have had no second set of hands helping you.Yeah,removing the faulty/suspect parts is a difficult enough procedure,but re-assembly,now that's one whole different can o" beans! ;).
Great work,buddy, and it's very much appreciated,.Still, I aint lookin" forward to this very same job.!
Good video. I'm going to use this to (hopefully) replace my rack and pinion today. If I could offer one piece of advice, list all of the tools and sizes you will be using at the beginning on the video! Nothing worse than getting halfway through and realizing you don't have a certain size!
Good video. I've got a Geo Prizm that I need to do this on, which is basically the same operation. So, the motor didn't shift at all with that motor mount removed? Also, how hard was it to get the steering knuckle on? Thanks.
What about bleeding the line and to getting the air out of the line. I notice you did not mention this. I took my 2001 Toyota Corolla Le to the shop, they not bleed the line this destroyed the new power steering pump. The repair shop for the most part was truthful and replaced the pump again before leave their shop. PS: the old fluid was in the lines for 20 years.
I would like to see more on the subframe removal. That was to fast and not detail enough. The subframe removal is the hardest part of the damn job.
I'm currently attempting this on my Corolla but I'm stuck. I can't wriggle the rack out of the engine bay. No matter how hard I try I can't get it through that small hole in the wheel well area. I wish you has shown that part in the video. I will more than likely have to reinstall the old rack as I do not have other transportation.
Thanks brother
Tomorrow see how long take me this Job
That positive battery terminal looks great too.
Good job My friend ..cheers…!!!
I charge $600.00 US to replace them. Plus parts. As you have to drop the sub frame. Just to remove 1 damn bolt!
i need 2 do this on my '04 volvo. idk if its the rack or the windshield washer fluid reservoir or the rack housing subframe radiator boots but I tried seafoaming it an its didn't fix the leak. great video man. swedish and japanese cars are known for having good power steering racks but its can be a couple ah headaches when they fail inspection…..
Thanks you! It was a big job but with your help I was able to replaced the rack and opinion on my 97 Corolla. I was able just to loosen (but not removed) the front crossmember suspension in place by a floor jack and then remove the three rear transaxle mounting bolts to get to the last bolt holding the rack and opinion in place. I also needed to remove the rear transaxle through bolt for clearance to remove that last rack and opinion bolt. Unfortunately, I snapped a bolt when torquing one of the bolt that was not clearly specified in my manual. Thank God it was not a critical bolt for the front crossmember suspension. It was for the front stabilizer bar that was not equipped in my car. I would not attempt this repair again. It was painful not having a lift. BTW, that front number 8 metric stabilizer bolt should be torque to about 108 ft-lbs. Toughest part of the job was removing the power steering hoses and the last rack and opinion bolt blocked by the rear transaxle through bolt. It took me about 3 days to get the job done and a professional wheel alignment. I am a novice.
He doesn't show a shot on how to remove the sub frame. Dis.
I see u have nice place to do ur work and all those large toolbox around..but then later realise u didnt hv an airgun or even a long socket handles to loosen a tough nut.. after rewatching, I noticed u didnt even have vice grip? Wow… is that really ur place? Just curious bro..
at the end you never knew the where the leak was from ( the rack side bushing , the high presure hose , the low presure hose , the metal tube on the rack ? or enven the pump ?
Really great video especially for your first one.
Hey can you guys do more videos on this car? I just was given one and love watching fix it videos, driving videos, detailing, etc. Great video!
might want to title this removal of rack and pinion (power steering fix)
Great video!
How long did it take you to remove and replace? I have secondary transportation, but just curious.
I have torn boots, so I'll probably try replacing those first and see if that fixes the leak. Also replacing the timing chain tensioner O-ring. I've got fluid leaking underneath the rear right side of my engine. Figure it's best to start with the cheaper repairs and see if it fixes.