Power steering rack 94 GT

C(gt)rey · May 2, 2011

Ok my power steering rack leaks, Ive tried a few ways to stop the leak, so Ive decided to just replace with the http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/AGR-715583/94-04-Mustang-Agr-Power-Steering-Rack I was wondering how hard this is to do yourself, is their anything else you guys recommend replacing while Im under their, and any other useful information.

MustangChris · May 2, 2011

aluminum rack bushings from MM. if you are lowered more than 1.0", i personally (key word) suggest a bump-steer kit, in case you decide to pursue corner-carving in the future.

C(gt)rey · May 2, 2011

MustangChris said:
aluminum rack bushings from MM. if you are lowered more than 1.0", i personally (key word) suggest a bump-steer kit, in case you decide to pursue corner-carving in the future.

Thanks I'm mainly looking to just get the leak fixed, and Ive tried temp fixes (none work) Ive tried tinkering with the rack it self and nothing seems to do it, so just decided to replace.

MustangChris · May 2, 2011

thats probably the best way to go. go to your local ford dealer and get new vynal hose seals. they are like, $.35 each.... just replace those while you are there, too.

C(gt)rey · May 3, 2011

MustangChris said:
thats probably the best way to go. go to your local ford dealer and get new vynal hose seals. they are like, $.35 each.... just replace those while you are there, too.

Ok thank you very much, for the much needed information and quick reply.

MustangChris · May 3, 2011

also, i know 96-98 mustang GTs call for ATF in the system, not power steering fluid. you should check that out as well.

C(gt)rey · May 3, 2011

MustangChris said:
also, i know 96-98 mustang GTs call for ATF in the system, not power steering fluid. you should check that out as well.

I just did reserch after reading this, and my car does require ATF, and I have been putting power steering fluid in it, do you think this is the reason for the leaking? do you know what I should do.

MustangChris · May 3, 2011

nah, probably not the reason why. im guessing ATV is simply a "heartier" fluid. (if i had to guess)

anyways, you'll drain the system when you replace the rack, so just re-fill it with ATF that meets the requirements. Be sure to spin the PS pump by hand when the rack is off to drain the fluid out of it.