Temporary at best depending on the source of the leak.
Depends on how bad the leak is. Even then, it's only temporary, and the problem will recur.
Replace it!!
When it is leaking fluid, or when a part of it has too much play in it.
Some possible symptoms of a bad rack & pinion: Excess free play of the steering wheel. Excess effort to steer the car. Leaking fluid.
check your pinion seal
It requires some expensive special tools and specialized knowlage to repair a rack and pinion steering gear, it is easier and less costly to replace the rack and pinion with a remanufactured unit than to purchase the special tools to repair a rack and pinion steering gear
It is important to recognize the signs of part failure in a car. The signs of a bad rack and pinion are unusual tire wear, the steering is off, and fluid leaking from the front end of the car.
The pinion seal is shot. A mechanic can replace the seal and check for problems.
Replace the pump before the serpentine belt and rack and pinion are damaged.
If you have rack and pinion steering, the steering gear will need replaced.
We had to replace the rack and pinion in our 2005 T&C. The only symptom we had was the power steering fluid was leaking.
can i buy a sealant to repair my rackn pinoin its leaking some not that bad only when they lift the car,so what kind of stop leak sealant can i use to fix my rackn pinion.
seems like the steering pump should have been repaired or replaced