[DeTomaso] steering rack

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/15/08 6:02:55 AM, adin at frontier.net writes:

> Actually, it's the oil that doesn't stay where the wear occurs. Instead, it 
> pools in the accordian boots, leaving the rack and pinion un-lubricated.
> 
.....until you move the steering wheel. Then the rack gear moves and the boot 
& coupling acts like a crude pump, moving liquid lube in and out of the 
bushing and the small reservoir under the pinion bearing. Thats why there are lube 
paths cast into the rack housing around the bushing. FWIW- J DEryke



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