1997 Dodge Caravan rack & pinion

1997 DODGE CARAVAN
135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JFORGITANO
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My steering rack is leaking from one of the hard-lines (pressure lines) on the rack & pinion. Is it possible to replace just the line that is no good or does the whole rack need to be replaced?, If the rack is replaced, could you ball park the cost of the labor?
I would appreciate any advice you can offer.
Thanks
Sep 29, 2010 at 12:59 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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all of the power steering hoses can be replaced , the pressure return and supply lines all take about 30 to 40 minutes each to replace.
Sep 29, 2010 at 1:26 PM
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JFORGITANO
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Hi, Just so I am clear about this...the hard lines on the rack itself, (not the supply and return lines of the power steering pump) can be replaced? If yes , where would I be able to puchase them?
Sep 29, 2010 at 1:45 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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i see what you're saying, the hard lines that connect from one place to another on the rack itself..i don't believe they are replaceable ..if they are i couldn't find any replacements online. you can get a reman rack and pinion for around $125, labor fees shouldn't exceed $350, thats including an alignment after new rack is installed.
Sep 29, 2010 at 1:58 PM
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