View Full Version : Need E39 power steering rack advice


psychocandy
03-29-2005, 08:53 PM
My steering rack leaks badly and I need to replace ASAP. Have any of you changed this out yourselves? If so, how many approx. labor hours am I looking at and are there any known pitfalls to avoid or handy tips for accomplishing this task in an efficient fashion?

TIA for any advice.

WheelsDirect
03-29-2005, 10:26 PM
My steering rack leaks badly and I need to replace ASAP. Have any of you changed this out yourselves? If so, how many approx. labor hours am I looking at and are there any known pitfalls to avoid or handy tips for accomplishing this task in an efficient fashion?

TIA for any advice.

well they billed me 3hrs for labor - had mine replaced for $210 ($70/hr)
Re-manufactured unit costed me $365.