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Thanks for the positive feedback!

@@TonyTheTruckGuy yep good video with every single step and details we need to know for this procedure. It will sure help me changing my rack and pinion👍

I appreciate that, thanks!

Yeah, I usually just start at the 1" mark if I need something super accurate, but I figured this was close enough since it was going for an alignment anyways. Thanks for watching!

That is strange since mine was also an ‘02. They like to change things I guess lol. Mine was also 4wd though, not sure about you.

Was that in an OEM manual or was it a Chilton or Haynes?

Yeah I think the hardest part was getting the steering shaft off, cracking the steering rack mounting bolts loose, and actually snaking the rack out. Just plan on it taking most of your day and you'll be fine if you have the right tools.

@@TonyTheTruckGuy Roger that, I'll keep those points in mind.

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed haha.

Welcome to the channel, glad the video helped you out!

Sure, but those amazon parts are likely chinese-built too, so way inferior to OEM still.

@@zzz7zzz9 True but it’s not amazons fault per say. Amazon is simply a reseller like Walmart or autozone, Napa etc. a lot of OEM stuff is also made in china nowadays. And the rebuilders use plenty of Chinese parts in their so called “refurbishing” process. There are two chinas if you get the drift lol. I personally have never had any issues and have gone well over 100k. Plus a lot of dealerships will put in aftermarket parts when you get service. Just have to watch what you buy.

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So 2 issues encountered thus far, maybe you guys will have a suggestion. Pinch bolt on the steering column just won't budge, currently soaking in penetrating oil. Can't get much more leverage than with a 3/8" ratchet but I might try to concoct a longer arm with a ujoint or two. Second issue, the ps fluid lines coming out of the rack are spinning the metal tubing with the bolt head...I might have to just replace them I suppose, or was thinking of pulling them off the ps cooler and pump so the whole tube can spin as I unscrew it, thoughts?

Sorry for the late reply! It didn't notify me of a second comment by you since I never said anything to the original reply. Did you get it figured out?

@@TonyTheTruckGuy , I did get it sorted out. The pinch bolt was a matter of just a) letting it soak long enough and b) getting it in just the right position that I could put some leverage on it, just had to remove a bit more stuff and turn the wheel some...I also initially was trying to just loosen it and not take the bolt out, but it was still threaded in...once I fully removed it, the pinch opened right up and popped off. Power steering lines I had to disconnect on the far end so I could spin the whole line to back them out, I opted to just replace them. Everything went back together easily, I had a steering wheel alignment problem that tripped the steering angle sensor to throw some warning lights, solved it by just popping the pinch off again and give it a 360 rotation and it took care of it all. Only thing is, now the pump is still making a moaning noise so I suspect the contamination in the old fluid and the few times the fluid levels went really low likely damaged the pump a well. Any thought s to check short of swapping it out? Thanks.

Dang a steering angle sensor on a Dakota? They sure got carried away lol. Unfortunately as far as the steering moaning, I think you’re right. Contaminants from the old rack probably got to the pump. Unfortunately there’s not much you can do now besides replace the pump or deal with the noise. Even if you did replace the pump, some of those contaminants are likely in the new rack and in the power steering cooler if you have one. You would basically need to replace all steering components that fluid goes through to completely remedy the issue.

Unfortunately working at a heavy truck shop, the ground is all I know haha. Literally never got to use a lift to work on anything except once.

Thank you, I appreciate that!

Steps and fastener sizes may vary from mine to your ‘05 since it’s a different body style but should be similar. Good luck!

@@TonyTheTruckGuy Congratulate me! I swapped out the old rack and pinion, along with Moog outer tie rods. Took 2 days because that rack was really bolted on there good. I had to use the breaker bar and the bottle floor Jack to loosen them Second, the hoses I had to replace them. They were rusted on good so why re use them? The fittings are 18MM. Now, no more leak, tie rods are solid. Only thing left is to go for alignment. But I'm really happy with the outcome.

Congratulations haha. Yeah, the rack mounting nuts were very tight on mine as well.

It’s a good idea, but I didn’t have a strap handy and there wasn’t really anything to hook to. Also my wheel stayed pretty straight for me so it wasn’t an issue but yes always a good idea if possible.

What about engaging the steering wheel lock?

I would normally agree, but I was unable to thread the nuts on by hand which indicates the nyloc still had some resistance and I rammed the bolt on pretty good. Also since my truck was taken apart, I couldn’t go get new ones haha

Replied on the other comment thread! Sorry I was working on my ATV haha

@@alexvillegas-zz6sk I can’t recall but I would guess a quart or maybe 2.

Good to know lol

Unfortunately due to the age of the vehicle, almost every part has been discontinued from the dealer. Your best odds would be pulling some off of another truck at the junkyard, or getting new bolts at your local hardware store, but unfortunately I’m not sure on the exact bolt size off the top of my head.

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We’re the o-rings ordered off of the VIN or by vehicle? Like are we sure they are correct o-rings and correct size? If so then I would double check that the line is tight. If it’s tight and still leaking, there may be a crack in the rack port or an issue with the line itself.

@@TonyTheTruckGuy Is it possible a leak could come from the top where the steering shaft connects to the rack and pinion?

Yes, the input seal right there could be leaking

@@TonyTheTruckGuy I will check again. Thank you for your help. 🙂

Lol. Each stand was rated for double the weight of the truck basically and I had it resting pretty well. Most of the shaking and pulling and prying was between one part of the truck and another part of the truck, rather than between the floor and the truck, which would have cause more of an issue. I typically leave the jack in place as a back-up, but it would have been in the way here.

That’s not uncommon if you’re on a poor traction surface such as snow or a patch of sand. If something actually is worn out, you’d have to physically inspect all of the front end components.

Unfortunately, I don’t have any of the part numbers and I no longer own the truck so I can’t go out and look at it. I was having the same issue with some other fasteners that I needed and they were all discontinued, so I ended up going to a local junkyard and pulling the bolts and nuts that I needed off of another truck. Sorry I can’t help out any better but you may have to go that route as well.

@@TonyTheTruckGuy I did.

Could be a lot of things to be honest. Squeak is usually ball joints, sway bar bushings, or control arm bushings, but it’s hard to say without looking at it.

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The pinch bolt for the steer shaft? Use a butane torch or better to heat the nut

@@TonyTheTruckGuy Yes, the steer shaft. I don't have a butane torch, best I have is mapp gas.

MAPP gas for five minutes on each end of the bolt did the trick. Going to replace with a new bolt.

I should have shot a video of how I loosened the mounting nuts. I had the wrench on the bolt, one end of a ratchet strap on the wrench, and the ratcheting end of the ratchet strap on the knuckle. Very slow going, but it worked.

@@garyschultz6748 Glad you got it!

It’s a great feeling when you can repair something on your own properly and confidently while saving money!

Just the fill a bleed procedure I show in the video. You don’t have to do anything special as far as filling the rack before connecting the lines, just make sure you bleed it like I show after that.

@@TonyTheTruckGuy yeah i did and it was alot easier than i thought.

@@TonyTheTruckGuy i replaced the high pressure power steering line as well it was leaking pretty bad.

@@TonyTheTruckGuy thanks a bunch tho your video gave me alot of nice tips and tricks. Helped a bunch great job👍

Nope I was replacing this one because the steering rack seals were leaking. I would try a poster steering fluid flush in your case, and it’s possible you have a failing pump.

@@TonyTheTruckGuy thanks.

Went in the exact same way the old one came out which is why I didn’t show it lol. Just took some finagling but it did go in with both inner tie rods in and maybe even the outers.

@@TonyTheTruckGuy damn….i tried for about 2 1/2 hours….and could not for the life of me get it back in without one of the inner tie rods hitting the lower control arm

@@stayhumble8886 I can’t remember for certain, but I THINK I fed it in from the driver’s side. Not sure which side you’re coming from but that may make a difference. You could even have a different brand steering rack that is slightly larger but I’m not certain

@@TonyTheTruckGuy either way I appreciate your replies

@@stayhumble8886 Wish I could do more for you without being there. I definitely had a few choice words with mine lol

I didn’t have to remove the sway bar, just rotated and pulled until it came out. Some other people in the comments here mentioned that they had to pull theirs out the opposite side that I did and I think someone else had some issues too. Might be worth reading through the comments to see if anyone had a remedy.

Nevermind. Got it . Just had to use a little force.

@@stevemclaughlin9834 Haha well good, I’m glad you got it out!

Ugh. So frustrating when that stuff happens. Best of luck on your replacement!

@@TonyTheTruckGuy Thanks!

I think I know what you’re talking about I’ve experienced it a feel times where it almost feels like a dead spot in the wheel where it kinda hangs up mid turn and then oscillates a bit like you say. Unfortunately I can’t remember if it’s the steering pump itself that causes this or the rack and pinion. I would guess pump because it seems like a flow issue.

@@TonyTheTruckGuy I'm thinking it's the pump also. I stuck my head out the window and heard the hydraulic pressure rising and falling in rhythm with the oscillation. Gonna try some of that transmission seafoam

Clearly it did. It wasn't fun.

I replaced mine because it was slowly leaking fluid out of the rubber boots where the “inner tie rod end” is. I believe one of my inner toe rod ends was also bad. If you have an issue with the brakes pulling one way or another, you might want to make sure the piston on your caliper isn’t seized. My left front caliper started locking up on me on the way to a camping trip and I limped it the rest of the way then changed both front calipers, pads, and rotors.

Thank you! I already order both front calipers. Also im going to use your video to remove the rack and pinion :-) thanks a lot men those trucks are little problematic.

I dont know if you can help me with a huge problem, need to find the steering knuckle from driver side. This parts is completely discontinued. Do you know where or what junker have this part available? My truck have one of the knuckle thread damage on one of the caliper guide shaft mount and someone put heli coil to install this part back. Thanks!

Try Rock Auto online, otherwise car-part.com. You can search by year/make/model and it’s searches nationwide auto salvage yards by distance.

I’m honestly not sure, I’ve never worked on an 05+ Dakota. I’m guessing the steps are very similar though. Maybe slightly different size sockets, etc but should be very close steps.

@@TonyTheTruckGuy - Awesome. I'll use your video as a reference & research deviations as as/if they arise. Thanks man!

Tony The Truck Guy Update: Just finished installing my new rack & pinion/steering gear on 2005 Dodge Dakota while using your video & a Chilton as reference. It was essentially the same thing to the T. The only notable difference was my pressure/return lines were facing the passenger side so I couldn’t reach them through the drivers side wheel well. Had to loosen mounting bolts to get at the valves. Thank you very much for this video! I could not have done it with out you. All the best!

Thanks for the feedback 😊, glad everything went well!

I don’t remember the sizes off the top of my head, but I think I listed them all off in the video

Capacity for what? Like how much steering fluid did I use?

will removing the tie rod ends help?

Shouldn’t be anywhere near the transfer case haha. I’m guessing you mean the front differential. Idk I just kinda snuck it out the passenger side like you see at 11:20 haha, you might have to rotate it and pull and kinda keep working it around but if didn’t give me too much hassle. You did get everything else disconnected right? Removing the ends MIGHT help, but it all depends on what you’re hitting. As you can see my tie rods never really gave me trouble coming out

ya i meant front diff. i cant find the correct orientation to rotate it out, just gets jammed. i wasnt able to get the pressure hose nut out, rounded off, so i ended up cutting it at the nut and just replaced the hose. but thats it. i guess ill just keep getting my ass kicked tomorrow.

Different engine but same concept. Just different filter number and oil grade probably. Also, the 3.6 oil filter is not under the engine, it's on top under a plastic cap. And the filter is just a paper one that clips into the cap, which screws on and off. Watch this video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ocWRYJCElt20c58.html

It was such a small amount I’m sure nothing happened. The truck is still driving around at 230k

@@TonyTheTruckGuy okay good, just thought I’d let you know

@@JacobEcret I think it actually had ATF in the steering but I can’t remember lol

Uh, what?

@@TonyTheTruckGuy 03 dodge durango, watched ur vid a dozen times tryna figure out how you put it back in. ended up having to take the sway bar off

@@fullsplootmax4653 Weird. At least that’s not much extra work.