Rack & Pinion (Input Shaft) Seal
Rack & Pinion (Input Shaft) Seal
Anyone know if you can replace the rack & pinion steering input shaft seal with or without removing the rack? I have a 2006 QX56. Any videos out there? Thank you.
Re: Rack & Pinion (Input Shaft) Seal
Does anyone know if this is a replaceable seal? Need help please! Starting to leak. If so, please send a (Nissan?) part number. Also, advise if anyone has changed without removing the rack...seems to be access to do so. Thank you!
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VStar650CL
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Re: Rack & Pinion (Input Shaft) Seal
Parts drawing show it's not available as a service part. That's not to say you couldn't pull it and measure it, it's very likely a standard metric seal. You just can't get it from Nissan, it's part of the rack assembly.
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Re: Rack & Pinion (Input Shaft) Seal
I've seen OE and aftermarket rebuild kits that probably have the seal you are looking for. Here is one from Amazon.com but I have no experience replacing one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Power-Steering-S ... 07FQBF57X/
Re: Rack & Pinion (Input Shaft) Seal
Thank you guys. I found a company that rebuilds racks and actually sells that seal separately. Nissan does not offer that seal as a replacable or purchasable part. Here is a quick video on how to remove and install that seal which can be done while the rack is still in place: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Dukg9FCv0.