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Power Steering Pump/Rack and Pinion replacement where do the orings go?
Return side hose for rack Slides over return hose end as washers Return side bolt side view Return side bolt end view Pump hose Pump high side bolt. Rack high side bolt looks look similar
So I replaced the power steering pump and the rack and pinion and both came with orings but it's not obvious where they go.
Last edited by hippchip; 11-21-16 at 03:40 PM.
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RKW thanks for the diagrams. Concerning the rack I think I put the gaskets on the wrong hoses. The new rack came in with Orange and red caps and I thought that red was high. Do you see the end of the bolt I lane return? I have that on the high side according to the diagram. If that a filter? The diagram has the same piece number for both high and return. I am definitely missing the oring on the pump high side. Looks like no oring for the return. Drawing says the gaskets are none reusable part? What do you guys think?
This is the correct drawing for my LS430. There are no o-rings on any of the fittings. I am getting new gaskets from the dealer to make sure I get a good seal. I am really beginning to wonder if the Air Control Valve Assembly was my problem all along. Hate spending $500 on new parts that I didn't need but I cant really worry about that now. Plus if I went to a shop or dealer they might have replaced all these parts and I would have been out another 500-600 for the labor. What is your guys opinion of the best fix for the Air Control Valve without actually replacing the valve. (over $120)
So finally got it back together with no leaks. Steering wheel was off a little so I disconnected linkage and adjusted. Now the SRS light came on. Everything else seems fine.