Leaky Rack and Pinion

BanOne · Jan 7, 2023

So in the process of replacing a leaky oil pan I noticed some weeping from the bottom of the rack and pinion set where the column goes into the rack. It looks like a cleanout at the bottom and the seal appears to have failed. Is there a way to replace this seal without replacing the whole rack? Does anyone have a part number ???

Thanks

Don Fox · Jan 8, 2023

Banone:
What year/model/engine Durango are you working with? I've always heard that a leaking rack is to be replaced. Your leak sounds unusual though. The more common leak point seems to be the seals on the ends where the inner tie rods attach.

Don

BanOne · Jan 8, 2023

It is a 2014 Citadel with the 5.7. Yea it is a bit of an odd location thats why I was hoping there was a rebuild kit of some sort where it was just an oring or something that could be removed and replaced without even removing the rack. Long expensive job for one o-ring.

Tin Foil Hat · Jan 8, 2023

It sounds like you have the hydraulic/electric hybrid steering which was used in between the full hydraulic of yore and the current full electric. You may or may not have serviceable parts on it.

Josh Tilley · Apr 18, 2024

Don Fox, did you find a repair kit for this issue? My 2013 Durango started leaking in the same spot.

Don Fox · Apr 18, 2024

Josh:
Welcome to DDN.
As far as I'm aware, if the rack is truly leaking, the remedy is a new one. If the leak is from a line, the pump, or a seal on said pump, you can likely just replace that.

Don

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