Steering rack needs replacing?

[Davee]

I had a project this weekend to replace the left and right tie rods(inner bad outer). However when I removed the boot which covers the inner tie rod nut I had fluid gush from the boot. This was on both sides. I know that theses boot shouldn't have fluid in them so the rack seals must be leaking. There suspect that the steering rack need replacement.

Is this a fair assessment or should I be looking for another cause.

If the steering rack needs replacement has anyone completed a DIY.

Many thanks

[X5SND]

X info?
I assume by "fluid" you mean power steering fluid? If so then yes, the seals are toast. Have you noticed the level in the reservoir dropping?

[upallnight]

I had very good success with Lucas Power steering seal when I had my Audi. What do you have to lose?

[Davee]

Originally Posted by X5SND

X info?
I assume by "fluid" you mean power steering fluid? If so then yes, the seals are toast. Have you noticed the level in the reservoir dropping?

Yep, it was power steering fluid. I haven,t check the reservoir for a while. When I filled it up just now it took about the same amount that came out when i removed the tir rod boot.

Looks like an expensive repair if I have the replace as the steering rack alone is about $1900US...

[Davee]

Originally Posted by upallnight

I had very good success with Lucas Power steering seal when I had my Audi. What do you have to lose?

Thanks, will consider this as an option...once I work out how much and quick the fluid is leaking.