Wrx Power Steering Rack Leak

Power steering pump locks up and results in belt squeal.

Wrx power steering rack leak.

Had the lines replaced and was ok until a week or so ago. Everybody just replaces the entire rack but i wanted to see if i could fix it with. One of the most common issues on the impreza is a leaking steering rack. I was told the power steering rack needs to be replaced 1200.

Noticed more fluid leaking so took it to the dealership yesterday. I drive a 2009 wrx no mods and noticed that i was leaking power steering fluid recently. The picture is the passenger side. This rack will bolt directly in to any 2008 2014 wrx or sti.

On narrow body 2008 2010 wrx models you will have to shorten the tie rod ends. We take 5 8 off each inner and outer it. I m having trouble with my power steering on my 2004 wrx. My 2009 wrx started leaking power steering fluid a couple of months ago at almost 70k miles.

Ps pulley stops turning. Sometimes on start sometimes when letting off the throttle sometimes when turn hard to either side. A little troubleshooting and i discovered the source the leak is originating from the input shaft coming into the rack and pinion gearbox. Looks like this is a problem with wrx s and sti s.

I believe i ve located the leak and want opinions on what could be the culprit. The subaru service manual that i found online states for this. If it is leaking power steering fluid then you ll find yourself finding it hard to steer in no time if you don t keep filling it up.