2000 Dodge Stratus stratus rack and pinion

2000 DODGE STRATUS
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SAIKKONENAA
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2000 Dodge Stratus 95000 miles

a small metal tube has rusted out on the steering rack unit and leaks fluid. Garage says entire rack unit needs to be replaced for $800...can't they simply replace the metal tube and not the entire unit?
Nov 26, 2008 at 9:30 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there ,

by the time you remove the rack, dismantle and replace the balance tube, you may as well do the full job, i am sure that if it leaked in 6-8 months time you would not be happy,

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 26, 2008 at 10:01 PM
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