Hi all,
Where the hell do I source inner seals on the rack and pinions? This particular rack is from UC. Or are they just a common scraper seal?
Thanks,
Liam
Steering Rack Inner Seals?
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Liam S
, May 25 2025 05:31 PM
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Posted 25 May 2025 - 05:31 PM
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Posted 26 May 2025 - 09:00 PM
Picture? I'm confused.
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Posted 27 May 2025 - 07:02 AM
As far as i can recall the only seal is on the pinion shaft and a boot seal on each end of rack.
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Posted 27 May 2025 - 07:19 AM
That is correct. There are no internal seals in Torana manual rack & pinion steering gears.
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Posted 27 May 2025 - 04:01 PM
Hi all, I genuinely thought the rack would have internal seals as it used to contain oil… no wonder they leaked 
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The nolathane replacement bushes - they locate into the passenger side of rack I presume?
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. The nolathane replacement bushes - they locate into the passenger side of rack I presume?
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Posted 27 May 2025 - 08:14 PM
yep passenger side
I am rebuilding two UC steering racks now so will post up pics when finished
The bush should come with instructions like this
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Posted 28 May 2025 - 09:46 AM
We rebuilt racks for many years & we found the best lubricant to use was high temp lithium grease. If the boot was damaged, any thin oil would quickly drain out & the rack would run dry & wear the gear teeth. Grease lasted for years.
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