HOW TO EASILY REPLACE A STEERING RACK AND PINION ON A 2003-2007 HONDA ACCORD AT HOME SAVE MONEY. 

“2-3 hours at the most” and then me finally finishing 3 days later lmao

2007 Honda Accord, 3.0L V6 Special Edition owner here. We attempted and completed this yesterday and it took us 13 hours with two persons (myself and a helper). We started at 7am and finished at 8pm, this is from the time we took off the wheels to actually test driving it at the end. I'd say it would have taken us a shorter amount of time (9 or 10 hours) if not for some stubborn nuts and bolts and us not putting parts back in the same steps as they were taken off, other than that following this videos steps for my V6 type of engine is spot on and I would highly recommend it to make sure the rack comes out easiest. Here are some tips to help out to make sure yall don't waste time like we did. Tools: 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm sockets and wrenches. A couple of long and short extensions. A couple of swivel adapters to fit the drive you'll be using and an impact of course. A cheater/breaker bar would help and I wouldn't do this alone unless you want to take more time to perform this repair. PROBLEM #1: I would highly recommend writing down every step you took removing nuts, bolts and parts that way everything goes back easy, it was a pain for us trying to put in the heat shield (it is not in the same configuration and my V6 as it is in this video). There are many steps involved and you might forget what's next. The only reverse step I would divert from would be putting in the rack bolts when you slide in the new one. Just like in this video it is easier just to hand thread them while the sub frame is lowered that way you don't have to do it from the top (you'll still have to impact them from the top). PROBLEM #2: We had a hard time removing the lines from the old rack, they were tight as hell, my helper was pushing up from the bottom with a short pipe while I was pulling on the wrench. A few times he had to hammer the pipe while I was pulling on the wrench. They came off eventually. PROBLEM #3: The steering wheel spline removal underneath the steering column for us was very hard. The sucker would not come off easily like in this video, it eventually came off with much convincing. PROBLEM #4: In this video he says to remove the four 14mm bolt at the base of the motor mount, it's not necessary (I'm guessing this was a mistake on Ol' GasDiesel Garage's part but it's understandable, there are alot of steps) fortunately we didn't remove those bolts for our rack swap but make sure you line up the motor mount back in its spot when going in reverse, putting in the motor mount horizontal bolt was fairly easy. We had to slightly raise it from the transmission using the jack to line up the bolt with its hole but it was no big deal, very easy. Of all these problems we had the worst one was #1, please write down your steps and go back in the same order or waste time! The rest was just stubborn nuts and bolts that were hard as hell to take off but it's nothing that some muscle couldn't handle. We followed this video for my V6 and it came out pretty good, hope this helps.

2 to 3 hours? More like two to three days for me. My back hurts just watching this vid man. I know I can do it. My back is just saying what are you saving all your money for bud? Your back surgery? LOL. Great work.

Watched 5 or 6 others before finding this. Your camera head and heels above the rest. Don’t know how you got all the angles you did but this has been extremely helpful.

OH MY LORD I am so relieved. I'm building confidence in doing this job as I just replaced my head gasket a couple of weeks ago. But when I replaced my rear motor mount I stripped and forced one of the holding bolts in. Now I'm glad to see the while thing comes out as one, I'll probably get the chance to fix that thread hole too

I was scared to do this, now I'm sure I can. Thanks for the big confidence boost.👍👍👍👍

Than you for made this video, I just replace my steering rack following your instructions and it works just the way you do it

Best tutorial i ever watch quick and easy!

Bro, I damn nearly chose to sell my car than let a shop charge me an arm and leg for this repair… Gonna replace it myself like I do most my car parts, thanks a ton. New subscriber gained!

This took me 5 to 6 hours. It's takes a lot of time especially if you never done it before. Trust me.

I appreciate the help Gasdiesel garage

I have a tiny drip from return line and was dodging on having it fixed as I can barely put my hands in cause of the v6. But after watching your video it does not seem like that difficult other than few hours of work. Thanks for the confidence boost

Subscribed.... that was the best Honda Accord video I've seen for this job... You do a great job with the camera dude!... it really is deceptive how cramped the space is up against the firewall where the engineers choose to squeeze... I mean 'mount' that power steering gearbox (the steering rack and the sub-assembly). Thanks.

I was gonna do this myself till you said motor mounts lol

U just earned yourself a new subscriber 👍🏾🙏🏾

Great information GDG!

I got in a wreck and snapped my tie rod and rack on the left side. Thanks for the help!

Ty GDG, thus helps a lot

Great video but it just helped me realized I messed up big time

Great work GDG

New sub! Thanks for this vid I'll be doing mine soon as I get down time

Thank you for sharing

You’re absolutely right!….doing it myself is a whole lot cheaper.

ANYONE WITH A V6, i was able to get it done with quite a few less steps but couldn't find any write ups online. I removed tie rods, unbolt engine mount and get out of the way (i zip tied mine to the side), unbolt high and low pressure lines, disconnect mount on passanger side, unbolt rack from subframe, unbolt the steering wheel, support engine, unbolt the 6 main bolts on the subframe, just loosen them a bit at a time, then lower the engine carefully til you have enough room. You'll also have to unbolt the 2 10mm bolts on the drivers side in the engine bay that hold all the brake lines to allow them to move. Youll need to angle the steering shaft towards the front of the car, maneuvering it out and vice versa when you put then new one in. Person I'm doing it for was quoted $3500 and I can see why. Swivel socket and many extensions were a must.

Ty for the great information

Thank you!!!!!

Topman great video and you have a new subscriber

Thank you like will h said I was feeling iffy about this diy but thanks to you and your sweet video I'm just waiting for morning to go and attack⚙️ this job especially with them beats 😎🤙 thank you again gdg

Thx for the great video. May need to change mine on my 2007 Accord V6. Having said that , I noticed this was for a 4 cylinder so is it very similar for V6 Auto or is there anything you can think of that I would need to know before I tackle the job, thanks!

Hi, I couldn’t lose the engine mount I have a 2009 accord. But still this is a great DIY video.

Great video! Helping my sons friend replace this Saturday. I ordered the same one you mentioned. You didn’t go over the grease fittings that you have to install on the outer tie rods. Do you just install those and pump them full with grease?

Thanks for the great video, I've been trying to find a video on how to do the same work for a 2010 Accord, but can't find any vids anywhere nearly as descriptive as yours, would you say a 2010 (2008-2012) has pretty much the same methods? I've done a rack and pinion replacement on a 2007 camry and have to say it was much easier than this is looking to be, thanks again for the great video!

If you have access to a lift it makes life soooo much easier and will honestly only take a couple hours. Doing it on the ground absolutely sucks and it takes sooo much longer and I have a gravel driveway so that's not an option lol

Nicely done

Hi sir I’m so glad I found your video my mom gave her old car which is a 2004 Honda accord lx and I love it so today I took it to the dealership to see what was wrong with it it needs a new steering pinion and rack and new power steering pump and sinner tie rod end a value adjustment and a vetch spool valve and a front drive axle they wanted me to pay 4K for everything to be done but I’m finding these parts online for cheap tho

good job

what size is the flare nut? can i loosen it with adjustable wrench? or maybe with an open wrench?

Good video) doin it today)

Hello to everyone, just want to say that I follow this video n the Amazon parts that was shown n I did this work on my 07 accord 2.4 around less than two years ago n everything still going strong, thanks brother. Now my question is have you done a pan oil gasket replacement? If so can y’all hit me up with the link? Because I’m not sure 🤔 but I think mines is leaking but not sure if that’s the problem, I just want to know how this job is done because I was under my car n man this looks easy n not at the same time. Thanks y’all ✌🏼😎

cool ass intro bro 🔥

Any update on the aftermarket rack, how is it holding up

Is it the same for a 3.0 v6 I got a 06 accord

I’m confused with how you support the engine when those mounts come out and why the engine didn’t fall out when u removed all bolts. Countdown u explain more?im preparing to do this job.

Applies for the european version of the accord aswell?

Awesome

thank you

Can you please give me advice. I have a 2007 Honda Accord. It has about 185,000. When I took it to get an oil change they noticed a PS Leak. I assumed I filled it too much and it leaked over. My dad sprayed it off and told me to keep an eye out. Well maybe 4-5 days later there was smoke coming from the passenger side of my hood & the power steering had leaked again. Most lines, the reservoir & even my alternator were covered in the oil. I could even see some under the alternator just sitting and kind of burnt one. I have no idea what to do. Any advice ?

How long did it take to get the rack from Amazon?

Not sure if I'm looking at it correctly but it seems as if the outer tie rods you spun on are backwards compared to the old one

Do the height pressure and low pressure hoses take o rings?

How well did the Detroit axle last? Is it still going strong? I ordered the same one because of this video.

What is the bracket that is removed at the 7:16-7:40 mark. It is missing on my daughter's 05 Accord V6. Threaded studs are there, but the bracket isn't. Wondering how critical it is that the bracket be installed.

Hi I installed a brand new power steering pump Honda 2007 V6 and is still whining and hard to turn do you think it's the rack and pinion has something to do with it

@10:09 it shows a 10mm bolt. On my 03 EX V6. I see a Torx bolt. Hoping i'm ok. Btw- Thank you for this video. Saving me some $$$$ rn. 👊💪🔧

Is it holding up? I heard Detroit axle is a nightmare?

What size for the lines

Great video I follow your instructions exactly,but I just did a mistake…I pull the rack n pinion little too much so my lower pressure power steering line started leaking after I finished the work on my 07 accord😩😭. So I had to use your video n back track with a little imagination. Well I did it thank you sir. Ps I’m not a mechanic like u n others on RU-vid. Thank you again with your video in how to fix that rack n pinion n other videos from other mechanics on RU-vid in how to fix other related problems I was able to get done n learn something new. Thank u again god blessed. Ps can it be possible if u can make a video on RU-vid on how to change the timing chain on this vehicle? 😎✌🏽

Hey I don’t know the name of the line that connects to rack and pinion it’s not the power steering pump line. It the other one that comes off of it

My problem now is the clock spring broke months ago and had been driving it the whole time now my steering wheel is to the point I don't know what to do! How do I get it to where it's supposed to be so I don't break another clock spring? I'm tired of dumping money into this damn car but it's all I have

@GasDiesel Garage - i hope u can give me an opinion on my Honda steering issue i have, the Dealer tells me its my gearbox.... without even telling u my issue, how in the world does a gearbox relate to the steering... in summary i experience 1 click/knock/creak sound on the first moment u turn the wheel and then its absolutely silent.... but i drive for 30 second forward or keep car in stationary position, the steering makes the same sound and u can feel it in the steering also, and somewhat in your foot on the ground of the car. Ive seen comments saying shocks or mounts, for me i just dont understand how its shocks or mounts. My car is practically new and has 2500 odd kilometers on the clock, would love to know your opinion

Hey I gotta do this on my TSX soon. What's an update on that rack 9 months later or do you not still have the car?

Does anyone know what the part is called that attaches to the breaker bar/impact drill that allows the bits to flex and screw on and off at an angle.

Will it be the same for an 02 accord?

I have an 2011 accord 3.5 coupe is this the same way of replacing the rack

For the engine mount I’m realizing that these bolts are all different sizes. Any way you remember or have an imagine of which goes where?

Ty GDG you saved my ass!

I CANNOT for the life of me get that 14mm motor mount out with a wrench. I have blasted it with pb blaster but there is so little room. Any tools you would suggest? It’s the bolt facing the cabin and in ur video it just pops off 😮

Is it the same process with the v6 version?

My car make a hiss when it’s straight but when I turn just a lil the steering it quiets down what can it be I have a 06 accord 3.0 and my car leaks power steering my repair looks like it’s leaking from their

What are the torque specs for the steering rack?

How do u bleed the system with out air in it

I’ve heard that aftermarket steering rack for Hondas are very bad, I want to replace the one on my 2005 crv but the manufacturer are about $1,500,,, in your experience, have you seeing any aftermarket that fail too soon or they good replacements

Hello my friend, I have a question: When I start turning the wheel it makes a squealing sound, and when I turn it all the way it starts shaking a bit. Would replacing the rack solve that problem?

Please explain where to support the engine with that wood and at what point you remove it. I noticed it not in use halfway through the video when lower the subframe.

I like the video and thanks for doing this. However, just a clarification. You only have to undo one of the motor mounts or all 4?

Similar on a 2011 2.4 dohc?

You said it was a new Detroit axel rack but I think all they have is reman?

Just replaced mine but i notice it clunks when fully locked when im backing up.. what do you think is wrong?

The new rack and pinion in, but the steering wheel is still stiff. We prime the fuild by turning the wheel multiple times. But there is still air trap in the system we put new hoses with new clamps new power steering pump. Can anyone tell me what is wrong?

What size bolts are the powering steering hose connectors?

this rack is a pain in the butt

The link you left for the rack n pin wasn't for a 2005. I need a 2005 one...anyone have a link for a price on one

Awesome video! A shop will charge you $1500 for this.

Wow, that is a lot of work. Are you mobile? 😅🤣😂

Have to admit, way too much work for me. Nothing ever comes out of my car like on the youtube videos show. Where are you and how much do you charge?

🤙🙏🙌

Is this almost the same process for a 3.0 V6?

2003 coupe same?

"Easily" 😂

How much you charge me to to this job in the same car

1. You do not to take off the motor mount stuff…yr ways Way too complicated and taking off things you don’t need to take off

you skipped a few steps removing the motor mount

This is the video I used/watched to do mine ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gnd4hIjsUkA.htmlsi=YeQjFumIt9yeGCZd both are helpful

even tho i have a different car but god damn it good job on showing and explaining how to perform a replacement and shows the task is almost the same🦾

I have an 2011 accord 3.5 coupe is this the same way of replacing the rack

Is the procedure the same on the 3.5 V6?