Subaru Outback Power Steering Rack Leak

It ll go several months without the fluid getting unacceptably low but it drips pools on top of the engine where it smokes and makes an awful smell so i need to do something about it.

Subaru outback power steering rack leak.

Hi my daughters 98 ob is loosing power steering fluid and there isn t any signs of leakage the pump or on top of the engine. Power steering fluid is typically clear pink or red in color and is oily to the touch. Everybody just replaces the entire rack but i wanted to see if i could fix it with. Rebuilding a power steering pump on a 1995 subaru legacy l 2 2l.

The money i saved fixing a power steering leak on my car equates to 750 per hour. The plate under the power steering rack and crossmember has fluid on it. Please like comment and share. Whats involved w pulling the rack and rebuild resealing it any hints or trouble spots.

1998 subaru gf8 wrx engine. If the steering wheel is difficult to turn or you noticed power steering fluid leaking from your outback watch the video above to see where the power steering fluid reservoir in your 2001 outback is located and how to fix minor power steering fluid leaks. Be sure to subscribe for future videos. One of the most common issues on the impreza is a leaking steering rack.

In this episode we repair a set of leaking power steering hoses without lifting or removing the engine on an my99 wrx. I have a 98 outback that s badly leaking power steering fluid somewhere at near the pump. Subaru rack failure is unheard of so the risk is low and they re not hard to install making this a good fit for a used rack.