[:@]Hey, Ive got a 96' a4 non-quattro, 222000mi. Anybody done a steering rack change??
Mine is leaking (driver's side), about a qt (@$19.00) in a month. Is it possible to just
fix/replace the seal. Hellp !!!!!!!

 

noope! they are not "repairable" only replaceable. You didnt put petroleum fluid in there right?

 

nope just the audi stuff. thanks, though.

 

nvm

 

It costs $1,000 to replace the rack with a remanufactured
one. Just add 11S.

 

Mineral based.... not petroleum

 

OK Guys,
I'm trying to replace the frigin steering rack and it's trying my patience to the max. Couldnt get a reman but found a very good used one(had to pull it myself/no motor in the car, was pretty easy to pull). However, trying to get mine out is not!!!!!!!. How do you get the studid banjo bolts out and the 3rd mounting bolt(the one underneath the rack). Also I accidently pushed the steering column up too far and it seams locked in place. H E L P !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I need to get my car back on the road ASAP !!!!!
Thanks, Paul

 

how does your car react to a bad steering rack?

 

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc-40.shtml


this might help

 

d@mn cab you beat me to the DIY.