Replace Power Steering Rack On An 01 Ls430

[TallerMike]

So I've got a 2001 LS430 with 76,000 miles on it; and it's just started spewing steering fluid (I go through a bottle a week). It is out of warranty. The dealership says it will cost $2,700+ to replace the rack. Has anyone here attempted this before? Any thoughts, tips, anything? I've replaced things on other cars like brakes (pads, disks, calipers, etc...), half shafts, alternators, etc... I guess your typical "shade tree mechanic". Remanufactured racks (some with lifetime warranties) are much cheaper, like $500 range.

[landar]

So I've got a 2001 LS430 with 76,000 miles on it; and it's just started spewing steering fluid (I go through a bottle a week). It is out of warranty. The dealership says it will cost $2,700+ to replace the rack. Has anyone here attempted this before? Any thoughts, tips, anything? I've replaced things on other cars like brakes (pads, disks, calipers, etc...), half shafts, alternators, etc... I guess your typical "shade tree mechanic". Remanufactured racks (some with lifetime warranties) are much cheaper, like $500 range.

Not your year but take a look at this thread:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...l=steering+rack

[TallerMike]

Thanks for the reply. I've seen a couple of different tips for the LS400, but I'm not sure how similar these are to the LS430. The installation from one model to another could be very different, or at least enough to make it not a DIY job.

[SKperformance]

Where is it leaking from ? It may be the valve that controls the assist level going to the intake that is allowing fluid to be burnt in the intake .