thanx, this was a BIG time help. (to anyone reading - do NOT over turn the stearing wheel once it's disconected from rack, you can snap the clock spring inside!)
Thanks for this. Im a auto tech and with the help of this vid I got the job done in a hour and half. The alldata walkthrough adds like 15 more steps that are not needed. This one is the simplest walkthrough.
You are welcome Fernando! Glad it helped you! I use power air tools now, so it cuts my time at least by half. 1st Time always takes the longest to do this job. I bet you could do it in 4-5 hours the 2nd time now, just a thought. Well good luck to you. The cheapest quote for labor I believe I got was around $300 for this job, it’s been awhile... Cheers!!!
FixIt $300 labor is a good deal the lowest I got was $500, so I decided to do it myself. With your instructions it made it a lot easier especially not having to drop the entire subframe. Thank you once again.
You are welcome. The $300 quote was the cheapest at $50 per hour labor from an old friend professional mechanic. Even he gave this job about a 5 hour timeframe. Take care Fernando!
@@fixit3879 Fast forward to 2020 and the guy who charges $100 per hour for labor won't do it because I bought the new parts myself! I was told by him it would take 7-8 hours to do the job with an alighment.
Thanks for posting this video. I'm getting ready to replace the rack and pinion on my 2007 Honda Civic EX, the same car as you did. I'm doing mine in the driveway too. I'm not looking forward to the job, but it's going to save hundreds of $$$.
I forgot how to do these. Thank you for sharing & getting things done. Civics are like toy cars & this video is a great heads up for those that do everything 👊🏼🏴☠️💯🇺🇸
Thank you. At least there is now a tutorial. I wish you could had demonstrated hands on but it is what it is. Also will there be power steering fulid will leak when removal.
Hello and Thank you. I tried the hands on video and it would have been over 1 hour long, so I cut it short. And yes, there will be a power steering fluid leak when you disconnect the hoses attached to the steering rack. Be sure to refill after the job is done. It may need 1-2 bottles of Honda Genuine Power Steering Fluid from Honda Dealerships. Costs about $9.50 per bottle.
The way you listed the steps makes it dangerous, specifically step 10 (since you have to be directly underneath the car in middle of it and you have to hope that 1 front right subframe screw and joint screw holds the subframe). It is best to move step 10 to step 5.
Thanks for the info, does the sub frame carry any part of the engine or transmission? from the video it looks like the sub frame can be removed relatively easily as the motor is still suspended
@@robertficek7586 no the subframe does not carry those parts but the bottom motor mount which is on the subframe does help support the engine (there are like 5 mounts total). Aside from that it mainly only carries the rack & pinion and it does obviously have other bolts that go through it such as the bottom motor mount, u joint, control arms, etc.
What kind of wrench did you use to take out high pressure line connected to the rack? I bought 18mm flare nut wrench but i am not able to slide it on the nut. Thanks!
Why did you change out your steering rack, and did it run straight after the install? My 07 salvage title honda fit pulls to the left. My mechanic said the EPS electric power steering rack is to blame after he started the car on his lift, and watched the rack steer left with no steering wheel input.. The EPS thinks the car is turning right and try's to steer left. After removing the fuse for the EPS, the car runs straight. Any idea what I can do, other than disabling the EPS, or replacing the rack? What senses if the car is running straight or not or in other words, is my issue the rack or EPS? Thanks.
I think they were around 120-150 lb/ft torque. My memory can be wrong too. But they are long and strong bolts. Hard to break. Do not over tighten as any bolt can snap and break.
The high pressure and return hose were attached to the subframe. Lowering the subframe with a floor jack is not that hard. (Back heavy) Easier to access parts and remove rack. There are rubber rings that come with the new rack for the connector seal.
It was a bitch taking off the line that is 21mm bolt and even harder putting it back on. I could not tighten it all the way with regular wrench so will be buying a crowfoot wrench tomorrow hopefully it tightens the 21mm
Hey fixit I just had my power steering rack done and it's good and everything but there is just one problem... my check engine was never on before this work... now my check engine light is on and the mechanic says it was already like that ... and now my clutch feels weird like so loose idk what's wrong
After i had this installed. I noticed when the steering wheel is harder to turn left than it is right. I had the rack replacement and also the hose. Anyone know what could this mean?
Sure. You will need hydraulic jack, jack stands, a bucket, lots of mm wrenches and sockets primarily 10 mm, 11mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm, 21mm ones. You will need couple of flat blade screw drivers, couple of pliers, sharp tip plyer, funnel, a hammer, possibly a chisel too... and you can improvise and use few other tools to remove the connecting hoses too. Good luck and be careful !
@@rejmonwilson If it's a noise going over bumps, I'm sure you must have eliminated the obvious, the obvious being the struts failing, but in case you didn't I figured I might mention it. Cheers.
That exactly happen to me same side, I remplace the whole from end, control arms bushings sway bar link and still have that noise, do you fix that already?
Jus had mine changed out for a 2007 civic 4dr sedan. After the job was done I took the car for a spin and noticed the steering felt a lil harder to turn. My mechanic said it’ll soften out over time. Anyone else noticed this. Should I be worried?
I had that issue before replacing my Steering rack. After I replaced it the steering was soft and smooth. Now remember that on this model Honda Civic the steering is naturally soft and smooth and very responsive. Here are some possible causes for it being hard: - not enough steering fluid or too much of it. - Power steering pump may be going bad - power steering belt is old and worn out - steering rack is defective, old, or broken possibly It is hard to tell honestly. Is the power steering fluid level normal, is it clean? Let me know if it softens after driving for 20-30 miles. I hope it does. Thank you!
@@fixit3879 me too A new rack and pinion was put in my honda civic 2006 and still have hard to turn steering which is getting progressively worse and I can not parallel park it at all. How could I know for sure it's the pump and not something wrong with how the rack was installed?
thanx, this was a BIG time help.
(to anyone reading - do NOT over turn the stearing wheel once it's disconected from rack, you can snap the clock spring inside!)
I learned this the hard way lol
Thanks for this. Im a auto tech and with the help of this vid I got the job done in a hour and half. The alldata walkthrough adds like 15 more steps that are not needed. This one is the simplest walkthrough.
I second this ! As much as we pay for alldata
It's to make the garage more money to follow the instructions that have you take out the side window of the car to take off the steering rack..yeah.
Great job!!!! Coming from a 40-year experienced mechanic 😇
It took my about 7 hours first time doing it, I followed your video instructions and it is all worth it thank you so much.
You are welcome Fernando! Glad it helped you! I use power air tools now, so it cuts my time at least by half. 1st Time always takes the longest to do this job. I bet you could do it in 4-5 hours the 2nd time now, just a thought. Well good luck to you. The cheapest quote for labor I believe I got was around $300 for this job, it’s been awhile... Cheers!!!
FixIt $300 labor is a good deal the lowest I got was $500, so I decided to do it myself. With your instructions it made it a lot easier especially not having to drop the entire subframe. Thank you once again.
You are welcome. The $300 quote was the cheapest at $50 per hour labor from an old friend professional mechanic. Even he gave this job about a 5 hour timeframe. Take care Fernando!
@@fixit3879 Fast forward to 2020 and the guy who charges $100 per hour for labor won't do it because I bought the new parts myself! I was told by him it would take 7-8 hours to do the job with an alighment.
If you know the right way it would take u and hour
Thanks for posting this video. I'm getting ready to replace the rack and pinion on my 2007 Honda Civic EX, the same car as you did. I'm doing mine in the driveway too. I'm not looking forward to the job, but it's going to save hundreds of $$$.
I forgot how to do these. Thank you for sharing & getting things done. Civics are like toy cars & this video is a great heads up for those that do everything 👊🏼🏴☠️💯🇺🇸
Tomorrow's project. Thanks for the video
Was the car making any noises before you replaced it?
Thank you. At least there is now a tutorial. I wish you could had demonstrated hands on but it is what it is. Also will there be power steering fulid will leak when removal.
Hello and Thank you. I tried the hands on video and it would have been over 1 hour long, so I cut it short. And yes, there will be a power steering fluid leak when you disconnect the hoses attached to the steering rack. Be sure to refill after the job is done. It may need 1-2 bottles of Honda Genuine Power Steering Fluid from Honda Dealerships. Costs about $9.50 per bottle.
Great video, did similar job, just follow your steps 👍👍👌
Great video 👍👌
The way you listed the steps makes it dangerous, specifically step 10 (since you have to be directly underneath the car in middle of it and you have to hope that 1 front right subframe screw and joint screw holds the subframe). It is best to move step 10 to step 5.
Thanks for the info, does the sub frame carry any part of the engine or transmission? from the video it looks like the sub frame can be removed relatively easily as the motor is still suspended
@@robertficek7586 no the subframe does not carry those parts but the bottom motor mount which is on the subframe does help support the engine (there are like 5 mounts total). Aside from that it mainly only carries the rack & pinion and it does obviously have other bolts that go through it such as the bottom motor mount, u joint, control arms, etc.
Would have liked to seen it as you did it.
Saved our family$$$$
I am glad it was helpful to you! Good luck! Cheers!
I also would check your rubber hoses, replace if
Sure, I would certainly replace the rubber hoses if they are bad or leaking.
Thanks Bro should be a good help. Don't forget after it is all done you need an alignment right?
You are welcome David! Yes, you definitely need an alignment. Cheers!
What your rack and pinion was doing so you needed to change. I am trying to understand the problem that required and needed this change
They leak power steering fluid
Wow! Great job!
Did u have to replace engine mounts after this??
Thanks!
What kind of wrench did you use to take out high pressure line connected to the rack? I bought 18mm flare nut wrench but i am not able to slide it on the nut. Thanks!
It’s a 21 mm wrench
Why did you change out your steering rack, and did it run straight after the install? My 07 salvage title honda fit pulls to the left. My mechanic said the EPS electric power steering rack is to blame after he started the car on his lift, and watched the rack steer left with no steering wheel input.. The EPS thinks the car is turning right and try's to steer left. After removing the fuse for the EPS, the car runs straight. Any idea what I can do, other than disabling the EPS, or replacing the rack? What senses if the car is running straight or not or in other words, is my issue the rack or EPS? Thanks.
Awesome video!
Thank you
Good Luck with yours!!!
FixIt thanks!
I wish you could have gone step by step no matter how long it would have taken.
Still a good video.
Need new break rotors and pads
Good Work!!
Thank You! Glad it was helpful!
good one mate!
Thank you! Hope it helps!
Do you have torque specs for bolts to the subframe?
I think they were around 120-150 lb/ft torque. My memory can be wrong too. But they are long and strong bolts. Hard to break. Do not over tighten as any bolt can snap and break.
Do they have right hand drive and left hand drive rack and pinion?
Help a lot thans
The high pressure and return hose were attached to the subframe. Lowering the subframe with a floor jack is not that hard. (Back heavy) Easier to access parts and remove rack. There are rubber rings that come with the new rack for the connector seal.
Yes Sir! Thank you sharing!
Awesome
It was a bitch taking off the line that is 21mm bolt and even harder putting it back on. I could not tighten it all the way with regular wrench so will be buying a crowfoot wrench tomorrow hopefully it tightens the 21mm
Cool..Thanks
Does anyone know how to adjust the steering wheel …to go straight you have to keep it turned a bit
I dropped my frame one. A lot of workkkk
Oh man. Yes it is a lot of work. Good luck! Be careful!
What brand is the new steering rack?
Hey fixit I just had my power steering rack done and it's good and everything but there is just one problem... my check engine was never on before this work... now my check engine light is on and the mechanic says it was already like that ... and now my clutch feels weird like so loose idk what's wrong
ever find out what the issue was?
After i had this installed. I noticed when the steering wheel is harder to turn left than it is right. I had the rack replacement and also the hose. Anyone know what could this mean?
Uneven steering effort could be due to air in the system, improper alignment, a faulty steering rack, or uneven fluid pressure. Good Luck!
Could you possibly list every tool you used?
Sure. You will need hydraulic jack, jack stands, a bucket, lots of mm wrenches and sockets primarily 10 mm, 11mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm, 21mm ones. You will need couple of flat blade screw drivers, couple of pliers, sharp tip plyer, funnel, a hammer, possibly a chisel too... and you can improvise and use few other tools to remove the connecting hoses too. Good luck and be careful !
Did you have knocking over bumps on your passenger side? Going nuts trying to figure it out
No, I do not think so. Good Luck!
J did you figure out the bump?, I am having the same issue driving me crazy, next steps are sway bar bushings and racking pinion bushings.
@@rejmonwilson If it's a noise going over bumps, I'm sure you must have eliminated the obvious, the obvious being the struts failing, but in case you didn't I figured I might mention it. Cheers.
That exactly happen to me same side, I remplace the whole from end, control arms bushings sway bar link and still have that noise, do you fix that already?
@@gt-rgaming9452 can be the engine mount on the passenger side. those tend to fail on these cars.
Are hybrids the same?
No...there is electric
Where ya from mate, sound like a Canuck to meeee
I bought my car with a new rack and pinion put in it but had steering problems for months now, what can this be?
Did you get your wheel alignment done? And check the outer tie rod ends
@@ArlanderFilms no I haven't How much are these to replace? And a wheel alignment?
Jus had mine changed out for a 2007 civic 4dr sedan.
After the job was done I took the car for a spin and noticed the steering felt a lil harder to turn. My mechanic said it’ll soften out over time. Anyone else noticed this. Should I be worried?
I had that issue before replacing my Steering rack. After I replaced it the steering was soft and smooth. Now remember that on this model Honda Civic the steering is naturally soft and smooth and very responsive. Here are some possible causes for it being hard:
- not enough steering fluid or too much of it.
- Power steering pump may be going bad
- power steering belt is old and worn out
- steering rack is defective, old, or broken possibly
It is hard to tell honestly. Is the power steering fluid level normal, is it clean?
Let me know if it softens after driving for 20-30 miles. I hope it does. Thank you!
@@fixit3879 me too A new rack and pinion was put in my honda civic 2006 and still have hard to turn steering which is getting progressively worse and I can not parallel park it at all. How could I know for sure it's the pump and not something wrong with how the rack was installed?
@@GMarieBehindTheMask Where you able to find out the reason?
Just support the engine with a block step 0
i know this work every vihecl every car steering
Dwl ppl only thing u have to pull off you car to take it down you rack and pinion..is you muffler system..an you transmission cable
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could the camera shake anymore? if you just had a tripod or gimbal this video could be solid.