986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Single Post - Steering Rack Replacement

gschotland · 01-07-2011, 11:40 PM

The front end of my '02 S (~80k mi) has been feeling a little loose lately so I decided to undertake a complete overhaul including the tie rod ends, steering rack boots, etc. For many months I've noticed a slight leak from the RH rack boot and have had to periodically add fluid for a couple of years. When I pulled that boot off at least 4 ounces of fluid leaked onto the floor. Because the rack seals aren't serviceable, I understand replacement of the r&p unit is in order.

Is this a DIY job? This is an $800 part so I'd like to tackle the job if possible, but I wouldn't classify myself as highly skilled. 3 wrenches out of 5 is about my limit.

Can anyone steer me (ha ha) to a site with step-by-step instructions? Haven't had a chance to look at the Bentley; presumably it has something. From all the usual sources I'm coming up with a zero.

01-07-2011, 11:40 PM	#1
gschotland Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: nj Posts: 389	Steering Rack Replacement - Is this a DIY? The front end of my '02 S (~80k mi) has been feeling a little loose lately so I decided to undertake a complete overhaul including the tie rod ends, steering rack boots, etc. For many months I've noticed a slight leak from the RH rack boot and have had to periodically add fluid for a couple of years. When I pulled that boot off at least 4 ounces of fluid leaked onto the floor. Because the rack seals aren't serviceable, I understand replacement of the r&p unit is in order. Is this a DIY job? This is an $800 part so I'd like to tackle the job if possible, but I wouldn't classify myself as highly skilled. 3 wrenches out of 5 is about my limit. Can anyone steer me (ha ha) to a site with step-by-step instructions? Haven't had a chance to look at the Bentley; presumably it has something. From all the usual sources I'm coming up with a zero. Last edited by gschotland; 01-07-2011 at 11:42 PM.