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#2 of 67 1996 AVALON RACK AND PINON REPLACEMENT by ljparr Mar 10, 2003 (9:16 am)
At 115k miles replaced at Kirkwood Mo dealer. At 173K miles replaced again while traveling at Concord, NC dealer. Anyone had this type problem with Avalon? Also, repaired leak in trans (front pump seal). Of course the second was on the road and the time was over a year so no warranty. Paid $952 first time and $767 second time.
#3 of 67 well by nippononly Mar 11, 2003 (7:19 am)
if there was really 58K between replacements, it surely would not have been under warranty anyway, right?
#4 of 67 Rack and Pinion replacement 1996 Avalon by ljparr Mar 12, 2003 (8:01 am)
More concerned about the fact that I had 115k on the first one and only 58k on the second. Can one only expect 60k on a replacement? Or, was the 115k double the normal replacement miles?
#5 of 67 my personal opinion by nippononly Mar 12, 2003 (5:31 pm)
is that it should go more than 115K, not less. Unfortunately, what happens is they begin to leak, and no repairs can be effected, they just have to replace the whole thing.   115K seems early for a leak, 60K seems way early. If I had one go at 60K, and I wanted to keep the car a while but not a decade, I would maybe think about just keeping it topped up.
#6 of 67 On each occurence of the failure did you happen by gsleve Mar 15, 2003 (1:22 pm)
to replace the pwr steering fluid at all as course of preventative maintenance, the second occurence could be dealer related maybe they did not flush the lines out to remove the abrasive material which could have caused the imminent failure of the second rack coupled with no fluid changes.
#7 of 67 Thanks for the tech advice by abfisch Oct 31, 2003 (6:26 am)
Nomad56:   Thanks. I knew I was going to have to take the rear seat out as it says in the service manual, I just thought there would be an easier way. Oh well. I can do it like you say and and the manual. What a pain. How often do you change yours??? Every 30K???   Any progression on reducing the "light and fuzzzy" steering yet from your car??? Putting on the Energy Suspension bushing this month. Will let you know my opinion. Thanks again for the advice. I really did not want to have to go back to the tank, but I knew I should.   A.Fisch
#8 of 67 Filter/Steering by nomad56 Oct 31, 2003 (10:29 am)
AB..the fuel line is all a "reinforced flex" line, because it is fuel and some pressure. DON'T pinch it. My Toyo/Lexus buddy says, if you don't want to pull the seat, remove the gas cap and let the car sit a little while. This will relieve alot of the pressure. You'll still have some spillage, but it should be manageable.   Steering! I am excited about what I've learned thus far. My buddy(the racing guy) is going to see how easy/tough this is, from his guys....so, it may be a little while. But, I earmarked this one as a "winter" project. It is an adjustment to flow rate, servo's, torsion bars, and relief valves....all GREEK to me, but he says he'll find out! Excellent!
#9 of 67 Father of Avalon Maintenance by abfisch Nov 18, 2003 (8:02 am)
Nomad56:   I consider you the "father" of the Avalon Maintenance section. See post above. Not sure. A couple of things going on here. Fan speed only one, not multiple. Believe it is the switch itself. Not super familiar with the Auto Climate Controls, nor the older ones. Do not think it is a engine leak.   I think the "Light and fuzzy" steering can be fixed. I am almost convinced part of the problem may be the same soft bushing syndrome, and make it numb. Perhaps starting there, hoping an aftermarket company can come up with better bushing might eliminate some of the vagueness.   abfisch
#10 of 67 Power Steering/Rack & Pinion '97 Avalon by bconsi Dec 01, 2003 (7:00 pm)
I was recently advised by the dealership that my power steering and rack and pinion were both in need of substantial repair ($1900). I am the original owner of our '97 Avalon and have personally put the 76,000 miles we have on the car. I searched past messages and found a note from TiredMom2 who sounded like she had the same exact issues with her '97 Avalon. Is this just a coincidence, or does the '97 Avalon have a particular problem with power steering and the rack and pinion? Does anybody have some insight into this issue? Plus, any thoughts on the most economical solution to this repair problem? I had just been into the dealership considering the purchase of a new Toyota SUV (our family has grown since we bought the Avalon) when I got hit with this news. Kind of took the wind out of my sails for buying another Toyota. I had also just taken my mother (traditional GM buyer) into to look at buying a new Camry.   I'd appreciate anyone's response. Thanks.

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