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    Steering rack question

    Both of the boots on my steering rack are ripped and I've contemplated on removing PS altogether. Can I just keep using it with the ripped boots are do I still have to replace it whether or not I keep PS.

    Also, is there a tutorial on how to remove PS the correct way?

    #2
    If you want to keep those sliding journals and arms clean and un-scored you should defiantly replace the boots.
    971-295-7077

    91' 318i

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      #3
      How do I know if the seals are still good? The boot is dry.

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        #4
        If the boots are dry, the seals are still okay.
        The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
        Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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          #5
          Yes, I still have ATF in the PS reservoir but nothing is coming out of the boot. I assume the steering rack is still useable. How hard is it to replace the boots? I found a guy selling a rack for $40 with good boots. Should I replace my boots or just swap out the whole rack?

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            #6
            The boots are supposed to be dry. They are only there to keep dirt from destroying the seals.
            971-295-7077

            91' 318i

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              #7
              Ok I think my rack is fine then. It just needs new boots.

              Although it is quite hard to turn....maybe my pump is on its way out...

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                #8
                E30 racks are a little on the stiff side. You'll know if it is working when you pull the PS belt off and turn the wheel while the car is stationary. It should be a lot harder.
                971-295-7077

                91' 318i

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                  #9
                  Check out this link. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=130389
                  971-295-7077

                  91' 318i

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Blackangusinc View Post
                    E30 racks are a little on the stiff side. You'll know if it is working when you pull the PS belt off and turn the wheel while the car is stationary. It should be a lot harder.
                    I've never driven an E30 before so I wouldn't know how stiff it is. Maybe I'm just used to my 07 civic with electric power steering.

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