palfer Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Replacing my steering rack in a 97' Impreza OB. I have it about 90% put back together and just realized I didn't replace the O-rings on screw in lines. Think I already know the answer but am looking for suggestions on whether or not I need to drop the rack again and install new rings. Thanks- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I reuse them all the time without any problems or leaks. The fittings are easy to cross thread. I always take the little clamp off the flex lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palfer Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks. Put everything together and had it aligned. No leaks. However, I 'm chasing a vibration when I turn the wheel while move at slow speeds. double checked the fluid level and its OK. Wondering if I still have some air trapped in there that can't get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Auto? Torque Bind! Is the AT Temp light flashing 16 times after you start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palfer Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 It is an automatic. Nothing flashing on the dash upon startup. Funny, wasn't happening until I changed the rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Sounds like you have some air still in the system. Does the pump make noise at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palfer Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 The pump is quiet, nothing out of the ordinary. I need to jack it up and turn the wheel side to side several times, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Yes, I typically have the car on the rack with very light pressure on the wheels to help bleed out the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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