Power steering rack issues

2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
110,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOOB
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Is there something i am not doing right?i have replaced the rack two times but the right rack mount keeps breaking..replaced strut and spring on that side as well. the cause of the first rack mount breaking was a nasty pothole at about 50 mph. anyway thanks.
Sep 11, 2019 at 11:59 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

Can you upload a picture of the rack where the break is located?

Roy
Sep 12, 2019 at 4:26 AM
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DOOB
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Yea. I will send you a few probably this week end. thank you
Sep 12, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

I will watch for them.

Roy
Sep 12, 2019 at 1:28 PM
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DOOB
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Also..could the sub-frame be causing this rack mount to break?
Sep 12, 2019 at 2:10 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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That is my guess. I think you damaged the sub-frame and the rack is under too much stress and breaking the mount.

Roy
Sep 12, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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DOOB
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Yep, i am afraid i am going to have to replace it. i figure i can get one at salvage yard. Lots of work to replace those. thanks Roy i appreciate it.
Sep 15, 2019 at 12:56 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Sep 15, 2019 at 12:59 PM