Steering gear problems

[2008camrydriver]

Just got my car back after having it's steering rack mounting bushes replaced and was told by the garage that the steering rack is leaking fluid into the boots. This is after having the rack overhauled 4 years (72,000km ago).

Is this normal?

Has anyone else had similar problems and what's the cause?

Vehicle details:

1994 Camry V6 GL (NZ model), 367000km.

[ASG14]

I had to replace my steering rack around 190,000km due ot the same issue. It's pretty common here in the US.

I'd also guess the one you got was not overhauled correctly as well.

[Milgram]

I've been told I need to get my steering rack replaced, it appears it has leaked onto the boots. I'm currently at 170,000kms, am I best to go a reconditioned rack or buy a new part?

[Rolla Boy]

We always replace the racks with reco items...

Comes with same warranty as new part and around $160 plus labour (I think)...

[ASG14]

Yeah, as Rolla Bot said. No one here in the US buys them new either, due to the price.

[2008camrydriver]

We always replace the racks with reco items...

Comes with same warranty as new part and around $160 plus labour (I think)...

What's the warranty like?

Although it was done 4 years ago if it is leaking again due to a bodged overhaul I would want Toyota to fix it.

[lateralus]

i think all parts and installation from toyota themselves comes with a 12 month warranty.

[Rolla Boy]

Toyota offer a 12 month warranty on all new genuine parts fitted and labour carried out...

[2008camrydriver]

Toyota offer a 12 month warranty on all new genuine parts fitted and labour carried out...

Meaning that if they do balls it up it just has to last a year.

[Rolla Boy]

The racks we use are reconditioned from another company...

All we do is remove and refit...

Toyota cannot be blamed for a leaking rack when they didn't do the work...

But if it's 4 years old then you're well out of warranty anyway...

[2008camrydriver]

The racks we use are reconditioned from another company...

All we do is remove and refit...

Toyota cannot be blamed for a leaking rack when they didn't do the work...

But if it's 4 years old then you're well out of warranty anyway...

Yeah, guess it's just one of those things.

Luckily I don't think it's leaking too bad as I haven't noticed any drop in the power steering fluid.

Will see what shes doing come warrant time.