MOT fail steering rack leaking

volvo again · Jan 13th, 2021, 12:25

Need some help please guys, 98 v70 just failed on leaking steering rack o/s, think I may have used the wrong fluid.
my question is how can I tell if this is a TRW rack or SMI ?
PFS have a repair kit for the TRW rack
Also is it possible to replace the seal without removing the rack from the car?

Thanks,
John

volvo again · Jan 13th, 2021, 13:21

Manage to find the part number sticker on the rack - P9140422, still not sure what type though, any help really appreciated

Gaztech · Jan 13th, 2021, 14:05

Quick search shows that as a TRW rack

amazondean · Jan 13th, 2021, 20:44

I'm not 100% sure, but they both fit, it's just that the end pieces are longer on one model and possibly a different thread, so the track rod ends are different i believe!

Cookeh · Jan 13th, 2021, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by amazondean

I'm not 100% sure, but they both fit, it's just that the end pieces are longer on one model and possibly a different thread, so the track rod ends are different i believe!

Inner track rods are different, that's it.

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volvo again Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:51 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	MOT fail steering rack leaking Need some help please guys, 98 v70 just failed on leaking steering rack o/s, think I may have used the wrong fluid. my question is how can I tell if this is a TRW rack or SMI ? PFS have a repair kit for the TRW rack Also is it possible to replace the seal without removing the rack from the car? Thanks, John __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 Auto & Supercharged Mercedes C Class...

Jan 13th, 2021, 13:21	#2
volvo again Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:51 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	Manage to find the part number sticker on the rack - P9140422, still not sure what type though, any help really appreciated __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 Auto & Supercharged Mercedes C Class...

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amazondean amazondean Last Online: Jan 21st, 2021 22:59 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lincoln	I'm not 100% sure, but they both fit, it's just that the end pieces are longer on one model and possibly a different thread, so the track rod ends are different i believe! __________________ There are only two things in life that are easy. One's lying down and the other is handing money over. everything else has a degree of skill.

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Jan 13th, 2021, 14:05	#3
Gaztech Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:00 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Glasgow	Quick search shows that as a TRW rack

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