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Hi so was considering to attempt replacing the Power Steering Gear & Linkage on a 1990 R32 but wanted to seek some advice. Firstly the reason I've come to the replacement decision is that there looks to be power steering fluid leaking from the steering gear/cylinder (Under the car) - I noticed that  both dust boots are split in half, I thought that this was the problem but further Googling implies that the rubber seals in the cylinder are shot and dust boots simply just keep the dust out and do not seal the oil.

So my thinking is to either obtain a second hand unit or a refurb unit but fit it up myself. Before I proceed I wanted to get some advice on how complicated this job would be. Apart from access which looks OK if I can get enough height under the car, it looks relatively simple on the assumption that I bleed the system correctly afterward and get a wheel alignment. Is it just a matter of un/bolting the device back up with all lines reconnected - I suppose the trickiest part would be to separate the tie rod ends (May have to buy the tool for that) replace those rubbers too.  

Was not planning to touch any pumps, reservoirs or electronics.  Are there any other considerations I have over looked?

Currently the car is unregistered so getting it anywhere is all too hard.

Can anyone suggest where or whom can rebuild/supply a new steering gear in Sydney?

Thanks

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1 hour ago, Strexx said:

Can anyone suggest where or whom can rebuild/supply a new steering gear in Sydney?

This thing called the Yellow Pages should help. There's got to be 20 options in Syd.

If it's unreg, then you don't need to drive it on any given day, so take the rack out and take it to get reconditioned at the usual suspects and bring it back and put it back in. Easy.

Tie rod ends separate with the use of 2x medium sized hammers. Look it up. I'd replace them at the same time. An R32 that old, they're bound to be a bit thrashed.

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Heads up if you are about to complete this job - I've done the research (In Sydney)

On the assumption that you take off the steering mech and take it to someone, here's what pricing I got:

Pedders = $680

Mr Racks = $345

Active Power Steering = $550

Sydney Spare Parts (Hornsby) = $250

Sydney Spare Parts turned it around in less than a week and have done a smashing job - I highly recommend.

 

 

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