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so it seems that my steering rack is bust...anyone have that happen to them? sparTTan?

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Old May 21, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Default so it seems that my steering rack is bust...anyone have that happen to them? sparTTan?

don't think i've ever heard of one going bad. not even sure what i'm in for...cost-wise.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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sparTTan (I think it was him) posted a writeup when he changed his not too long ago
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Old May 21, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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over $1,000...minimum.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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how did this happen?
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Old May 21, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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Default not really sure Em...but my steering in the last 2 days felt odd...turning to the right

made a little noise...turning to the left felt a little heavy. then, the next day, the steering didn't work at all. checked the fluid...was completely dry. i filled it and it just poured out...resulting back to the heavy steering. i took it in at that point...didn't know what i was dealing with.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Did you check the lines under the DP?
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Old May 21, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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Default my steering rack clicks softly when i'm turning the wheel during parking maneuvers

btw, where is our power steering fluid reservoir? somewhere near the washer reservoir is what it says in the manual-- but i didn't see it.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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Default Yep.

This happened to me this past winter. My write-up has just about everything you need to know. Post back if you have questions.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1609311.phtml">Steering rack replacement</a></li></ul>
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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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Default holy carp! you did that yourself? I'm impressed!

I like a challenge but this seems pretty technical. I would probably shy away from this one. Do you have a lot of experience working on cars?
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