1999 Civic Power Steering Rack Replacement (Part 1) – EricTheCarGuy
This video is a step by step power steering rack replacement on a 1999 Honda Civic. It covers some key tips on power steering rack replacement that will also apply to other makes. Remember that when doing this job you will also need to have an alignment done once the job is complete otherwise you may experience extreme front tire wear. A link to part 2 will be posted here when it is made live.
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I did this operation yesterday on a 97 Civic and I have to say, without tons of experience, it took me and a friend, around 7hr, so be prepared. Also be prepared to break and change some rusty / rounded screws and the like – and if you're there, just have some new tie rod ends, the thread on these can easily break because of the rusty safety clip and so on. It took us so long because we couldn't get the damn rack out, after unscrewing the two hoses and all screws. To overcome this, make sure the driver's side rod and boot is pushed all the way inside of the rack, this will shrink the rack enough in that direction so you can pull it out. I'm not sure this was mentioned in the video, so it'll save you some time.
Champion😎😎 awesome job
Whats the ring called thats on the end of the steering rack and what the inner tie rod goes through?
Talk bout nuts wanting to be found lmao. Im subscribing you are awesome mechanic. Also, where do you get your gloves?
What brand of penetrating oil do you use?
I got a 2000 EX Coupe with a manual tranny. I've got everything disconnected and having a helluva time getting the rack to drop. I REALLY don't want to get the "Biatch" pin out. Is that completely necessary on manual cars? I need Eric with his cape to swoop in on this one. ðŸ˜ÅÂ
2021 March 6. still wrenching
Hello Eric I have 2010 Chrysler town and country I replace the inner tie rod 2 times and broken again rack and pinion it’s not leaking please help thank you
2021 and watching this to change 2001 Integra rack. Wish me luck lol
why waste time with those old tie rod ends replace them there cheap .great job eric
Thanks for the video Eric it helped me change out my rack and pinion which was not necessarily easy also replaced all lines and pump it ended up being a 3 day project because of unforeseen difficulties 🙂 but got everything changed out and is running smooth with the new steering .
I often feel like seeing how difficult something really is, is exactly what helps give me the confidence to get it done. Thanks for keeping it real in this one.
Good job
I'm going to remove the inner boot clamps, rough and groove the housing then put steel putty on the housing and in the plastic bushings and hope the leaks stop because I'M STUPID ANGRY right now
You forgot wheel chocks
I fucking hate the door open sound in this fucking car it makes me wanna die
Would i need to put wood blocks at the rear wheels? Working incline is the only option i have lol
Must the rack be centered b4 installing? I have a 1998 Nissan Altima and I can not even make a left side normal u-turn
2000 Civic, changed out the Rack along with the left lower ball joint, both upper control arms, outer tie rod ends and the left CV Axle, due to a failed ball joint. Just completed . Thanks again, Eric !
Great instructional videos.
Do you have to center the rack and pinion so turning radius is the same on both sides?
Should the inner tie rods be the same length as the old ones on the R&P? If not the same, wrong R&P?
Basically you worry too much, you are changing the rack and pinion because of leake then you have to change those pressure hoses also to do anperfect complete repair of the steering system and those pressure hoses are even cheap: one cost.only like 25 dollar on autozone and like 40 dollar on rockauto.com the one goes from the pump to rack and pinion with 14 mm nut, and the other one with 17 mm is. Composed to many pieces and have the peessur sensor on it and cost only 20 dollar: and.you may need to the change only metal one attached th the rack and pinion with like 2 to 3 inch length and the rubber hose that attached to the 17 mm. If you are repairing your car you need to change so you don't have to do steering repaire many times, and if you are repairing a customer car, you need to advise him to do so, because it is the right thing to do.
Are the radio codes not in the left hand side of the glove box ?
I have a question, do you think if my 03 Honda Civic EX keeps pulling to right after multiple alignments (I have not checked this stuff yet) it could be the rack and pinion or tie rods or steering knuckle? Not sure where or if a steering knuckle is present on my car.
Put nut back on and line it up with cotter pin hole. Then use punch to remove old cotter pin . Walla no damage to threads
About to spend my weekend tackling this one. There's no way I'd be attempting it if not for such a detailed video like this.
bruv burvBRUV drill those damn pins out … no need to tap shit
legend among his peers……..they dont make em like that anymore
Great Video . Please make a rack and pinion replacement video for the 1997-2002 Honda CRV AWD.
You're a genius on my life. I'm only use to his channel for my 2 old dirty civics. Yks
That music sounds like some 80s porno and second them jacks almost missed the car lol still love your content haha
Someone please help : What's the brace called that goes directly below the rack? I'm looking fir a replacement but have no idea where and how to look. Had to cut mine off due to excessive rust
I watch all your videos , guess i missed this one 🤣
The best explainer would be a great BOCES teacher for students.
2020 watching this…
Currently tackling this project. Mines a 5 speed so I also needed to remove the shift linkage and dampening rod. There's so much to remove! But it's not that bad of a job. Thanks for sharing
2020 and still usefull
Need help 2000 Honda Civic ex 5 speed Manuel rack and pinion won't come out
Where do the o rings go ?
Doing mine in my Prelude tomorrow, Eric was one of the first but YouTube mechanics in general have saved me thousands.
Nice video!! I'm working on a 2001 Kia and the universal on the steering column won't slide up far enough to disengage from the rack and this is after I removed both of the bolts as is shown @ 6:10 in the video. Does anyone know about the tricks of the trade when it comes to Kias?
Shout out to those snap on spanners..!