I had a strange issue with the power steering rack in my 2012 Honda Odyssey. It would ‘rattle’ in the steering column when going over bumps. I suspected a damaged power steering rack was the cause. The van had been in a collision before I purchased it and I think this is where the damage might have occurred.
This video is a step by step, fastener by fastener, account of how to replace a power steering rack in one of these Odysseys. I also cover inner tie rod replacement, rear engine mount removal, and bleeding the power steering system when you’re done with the work.
I hope you find the info helpful and entertaining!
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Parts
Power Steering Rack: https://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/oem-parts/honda-rack-power-steering-53601tk8a01
Lock Washers: https://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/oem-parts/honda-washer-tab-53536s0xa01
Honda Power Steering Fluid (3 recommended): https://www.amazon.com/Honda-08206-9002PE-Power-Steering-Fluid/dp/B00AVOAUN2/ref=sr_1_2
Tools
Line Wrenches: https://store.snapon.com/Open-End-and-Flare-Nut-mm-5pc-6-Point-Open-End-Flare-Nut-Metric-Wrench-Set-10-mm-14-mm–P630777.aspx
Milwaukee 1/2”: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2863-22
Ingersoll Rand 3/8”: https://www.ingersollrand.com/en-us/power-tools/products/impactools/20v-high-torque-compact.html
Milwaukee 3/8” Ratchet: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Ratchets/2560-21
Small Milwaukee Light: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Lighting/Personal-Lighting/2114-21
Gearwrench Short 3/8” Ratchet: https://www.gearwrench.com/ratchets-and-drive-tools/ratchets/gearwrench-81212p-3-8-drive-120xptm-stubby-flex-head-teardrop-ratchet-5.html
Pipe Wrench: https://www.jbtools.com/performance-tool-w1133-24b-24-inch-pipe-wrench/
Brake Cleaner Sprayer: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/titan-tools-tekz-19419-spot-spray-non-aerosol-sprayer#oid=1002_1
Brake Cleaner Bulk: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M8PYRY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Badass Workbench: https://badassworkbench.us
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How To Change Power Steering Fluid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iev1xIr345Y
Solving Power Steering Problems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnKi-H3yqf8
Honda J Series Power Steering Pump Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOiB5ePMS_8
Honda Power Steering Pump Rebuild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArxN8T_6PbI
Whats Inside a Saginaw Power Steering Pump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TIXOCrYPNQ&t=5s
1999 Honda Civic Power Steering Rack Replacement (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDhnrS1Y96w&t=4s
1999 Honda Civic Power Steering Rack Replacement (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttKBE4QdTJ0
2002 Chevy Cavalier Power Steering Rack Replacement (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPvYE7fM-Os
2002 Chevy Cavalier Power Steering Rack Replacement (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94wY_tAommo
Toyota 4 Runner Power Steering Rack Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSFLIt05YBU
Belt and Pulley Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSTZdTAB_As&t=5s
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