Depends on severity of leak
small seepage leaks for the first time will seal for about 2 to 3 years, after that a mechanical repair will be required, if sealent has been used some time back it wil not work
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.
If you have rack and pinion steering, the steering gear will need replaced.
Probably between $400-500
seems like the steering pump should have been repaired or replaced
If you have plenty of fluid it could be the power steering pump itself going bad or it could be the rack and pinion assembly.
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.
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
Some possible symptoms of a bad rack & pinion: Excess free play of the steering wheel. Excess effort to steer the car. Leaking fluid.
Chances are, if it's a passenger car or minivan, you have "rack and pinion steering". And if that's the case it means your rack is leaking badly. Get it replaced or it could become dangerous to your braking, and you could lose all steering.
Replace the pump before the serpentine belt and rack and pinion are damaged.
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.
what does rack and pinion steering consist of and do on a 1995 Dodge Intrepid?