What is the repair kit of the steering rack and what are the advantages of using it?

As practice shows, the use of repair kits during the restoration work of any unit saves considerable time on repairs and gives a 100% guarantee that the new part will not be worse than the old one. With a sudden breakdown, you can quickly restore the previous characteristics of the mechanism. Now in the shops there are many details intended just for such cases. And in today's article, we would like to consider a repair kit steering rack, which is one of the most important elements of steering the car.

Why is it advantageous to purchase a repair kit for the steering rack, and not the whole item in the store?

Well, firstly, it's saving money. The desire to once again fork out to buy a new rake, probably did not arise from anyone. And thanks to the repair kit, you can quickly replace all the necessary parts. Secondly, it's time saving. The repair kit of the steering rack already includes all those elements that are sought alone by inexperienced car owners. In addition, it is not a fact that the parts purchased separately will fit just for your car. Thirdly, it is confidence in the result of work. In addition to the fact that all devices can be installed manually, in the end, rake in terms of functionality and reliability will be no worse than the new one, which is sold in the store entirely.

What is included in this device?

As a rule, this mechanism consists of oil seals, several supporting shaft sleeves, hydrobarrier and sealing rings.

How to determine that the old rake needs repairs?

The main symptom in this case is a characteristic knock on the front axle of the car. And, what is most interesting, it appears only on small irregularities. If the machine persistently withstands attacks on deep potholes, while on small pits produces a strong knock, you know - the rake needs repair. Also one of their signs is a feeling of "tight steering". Most often this happens in cars with a damaged power-unit, which constantly leaks liquid from the cylinder.

How to apply the repair kit of the steering rack VAZ-2108?

In order to restore the previous characteristics and properties of the rail, first we need to remove the wheel of the front axle. Next, detach the stabilizer bar from both sides, unscrew and remove the front stabilizer arms (also from both sides). The next step is to remove the two hydraulic pipes together with the bolts and unscrew the 2 nuts securing the broken mechanism to the body. After that, take out the worn out part and proceed to install new elements using the repair kit of the steering rack. "Toyota" it will be or VAZ, it does not matter - the principle of replacing the mechanisms they have almost the same. After all the new parts are installed in place, collect the rail and mount it back. Assembly is carried out in the reverse order.

After our rake will be completely repaired, we pour new liquid into the GUR system and pump the hydraulic booster itself.