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Power steering fluid leak

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by sxe4533, Feb 10, 2019.

  1. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:21 PM
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    sxe4533

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    I was under my truck today checking up on things and noticed oil on the power steering rack sleeve “driver side”!
    Passenger side looks clean! I popped the hood and sure enough level was pretty low.
    What’s my options here!?
    Add fluids and see if it dropped again!?
    Take it to the dealer and pitch a fit until they replace under warranty?
    Is there and easy fix I can do myself? Preferred as I hate dealing with the dealership!

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  2. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:24 PM
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    Your 2016 still under warranty ?
     
  3. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:24 PM
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    Looks like a blown seal on the left side of the rack; if the truck's under warranty have the dealer deal with it.
     
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  4. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    Frankenstuff

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    Looks like a steering rack to me. Why are your shocks different? Mine were yellow . 16 trdsbat here.
     
  5. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    Yeih they bluffed me with the 100k warranty when I bought the truck! Which is kind of useless since every time I ask them to fix something they come up with a 1000 excuse not to do the work!
     
  6. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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    My shocks are much bigger than urs!
     
  7. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:29 PM
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    Nope I've changed mine try again. Also my rack is good. Ouch.
     
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  8. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:31 PM
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    Hahah I got in on the 2015’s TRD PRO clearance deal that was going on and picked up a set! Love them they are absolutely incredible compared the the half inch ones yellow one that came on the truck
     
  9. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    So much wrong with this one.

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  10. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    What seal would be blown..??

     
  11. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    It’s basically the 6112 front and 5160 rear pre assembled on 650lb red spring for 600$ sound like an awesome set up to me
     
  12. Feb 10, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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  13. Feb 10, 2019 at 5:03 PM
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    I was asking a genuine question . Mine where upgraded due to weight added .Arb tuned to my weight . No need to douche it up. Nice rack.

    To answer you question it is very easy to change the rack . Remove both pressure lines then remove nuts at both knuckles and skid plate braces . Removing the wheels helps . Loosen the coupling at the steering rack while using some tie downs to keep you're steering wheel still (centered). Remove
    .Reverse order.
     
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  14. Feb 10, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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    Hey couldn’t help it! Thanks for the response so there is no way of replacing just the seal!? And do I have to send it in to be rebuilt or bug new one? I saw mixed stuff in my search!
     
  15. Feb 10, 2019 at 5:48 PM
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    Best bet is a rebuilt rack or new. If you wrench it's an easy fix . Pm me if you decide to give it a go.
     

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