1998 Chevy Lumina STEERING GEAR ASM etc

1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SCHMALEN
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Hi, i have a question about that oil leak from that power steering system. what can be possible defect on that Steering Tie Rod End or Seal ?

I have some photos,and an Diagram

with some Numbers maybe some professionals, can told me what is wrong, and what i have to change.


excuse for my bad english, i am from germany

kindly regards
Andreas
[img:4f9e1bdf92]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/580657_SteeringSystem_2.jpg[/img:4f9e1bdf92]
[img:4f9e1bdf92]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/580657_Rubber_3.jpg[/img:4f9e1bdf92]
[img:4f9e1bdf92]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/580657_Rubber2_3.jpg[/img:4f9e1bdf92][img:4f9e1bdf92]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/580657_DSCF6291_3.jpg[/img:4f9e1bdf92]
Nov 4, 2010 at 9:44 AM
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That's just a bad rack leaking internally past the seals. You'll just have to replace the Rack and Pinion assembly with a remanufactured unit.
Nov 4, 2010 at 10:52 AM
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HI THANKS FOR YOUR ANSWER. CAN YOU EXPLAIN ME PLEASE WHICH PART THAT IS WHAT I MUST ORDER,BECAUSE I HAVE IT TO ORDER FROM USA TO GERMANY. I THINK THAT MUST BE ZHE NUMBERS ON THE DIAGRAM number 12 an 13 right ? REGARDS ANDREAS


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/580657_SteeringSystem_3.jpg

Nov 4, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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Your not listening. There is no single part to order. The entire assembly has to be replaced. You can re-use the tie rod ends if they are good.

These are not repairable out in the field and require special equipment to assemble and set up so they are factory rebuilt only.
Nov 4, 2010 at 11:12 AM
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hi, thanks, yes i can order single parts by www.rockauto.com (Steering : Tie Rod End) and other and necessary parts)

Part Numbers RAYBESTOS Part # 4051053B Service Grade [Tie Rod End] Inner and Seals

If i got the necessary parts than i can fix the leakage ?

that was my last question ,,, smile


regards

Andreas
Nov 4, 2010 at 11:56 AM
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Yes, you need to order a complete Rack and Pinion assembly.
Nov 4, 2010 at 11:57 AM