Lincoln Aviator Steering Rack/Gearbox Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(121)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(121)

Steering Rack/Gearbox Replacement Service

How much does a Steering Rack/Gearbox Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Lincoln Aviator Steering Rack/Gearbox Replacement is $594 with $314 for parts and $280 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2003 Lincoln AviatorV8-4.6LService typeSteering Rack/Gearbox ReplacementEstimate$938.92Shop/Dealer Price$1108.75 - $1589.89
2004 Lincoln AviatorV8-4.6LService typeSteering Rack/Gearbox ReplacementEstimate$920.90Shop/Dealer Price$1084.55 - $1561.05
2005 Lincoln AviatorV8-4.6LService typeSteering Rack/Gearbox ReplacementEstimate$920.90Shop/Dealer Price$1084.64 - $1561.21
Show example Lincoln Aviator Steering Rack/Gearbox Replacement prices

What is the Steering Rack/Gearbox all about?

A rack and pinion system uses several large components. This includes your main-shaft, universal joints, and an underlying intermediate shaft which immediately responds to all your steering wheel movements.

This rack and pinion system is designed to make your car’s steering easier to turn with the added help of a power assisted pump or motor. The typical car sold these days now weighs over 3000 pounds and larger vehicles like trucks and SUVs often weigh over 5000 pounds. The steering rack along with this power assist system are what allow you to easily move all that heavy mass between the steering wheel and your tires without so much as breaking a sweat.

Keep in mind:

The steering rack requires heavy and sometimes sophisticated equipment to operate properly. Many of the big and heavy parts that are underneath your vehicle, such as the shafts and universal joints, can gradually wear out over the course of time.

If you feel your steering is tight, chances are your rack is perfectly fine. It’s when your steering feels sloppy, or when you start seeing power steering fluid underneath your vehicle, that an inspection should be done. Also, keep in mind that damage to major suspension parts, such as your CV axles, ball joints, and tie rod ends, can make your steering feel loose and uneven.

This is why it’s a good idea to have your entire steering and suspension system inspected whenever you suspect that there is an issue with your steering.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised and supported on jack stands
  • The tires are removed and tie rods and steering gear disconnected
  • The steering rack and gear box is replaced
  • The system is filled with new fluid, tires reinstalled
  • The vehicle is lowered off of the jack stands

Our recommendation:

If your steering starts to feel clunky or uneven, get it inspected at the earliest possible opportunity. Even a minor issue, such as a cracked seal in between major components, can leak power steering fluid onto your steering rack. This can lead lead to the deterioration or even the complete failure of your steering rack. It’s worth your time to contact one of our top-rated mechanics so that the quickest and most reasonable solution can be pursued for your steering system.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Steering Rack/Gearbox?

  • Sloppy or uneven steering that takes varying levels of effort.
  • Power steering fluid leaks that are usually at the rear of the engine bay or underneath your car.
  • A hard ‘clunk’ noise when you go over large bumps coupled with a feel of being disconnected to the steering wheel.

How important is this service?

Steering is one of those aspects of driving that you never want to shortchange. Often times, a small issue can be due to little more than a leaking power steering hose or a malfunctioning power steering pump. These both tend to be far less expensive repairs than a steering rack.

However, if your steering rack is in need of replacement the consequences of ignoring it can be dire. The worst accidents tend to happen due to the loss of control on a vehicle and your steering rack is the one component that enables your steering to remain precise. If your steering is giving you trouble, it’s important to address it promptly.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Lincoln mechanics

Real customer reviews from Lincoln owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(121)

Rating Summary
112
5
1
1
2
112
5
1
1
2

Sean

18 years of experience
111 reviews
Sean
18 years of experience
Lincoln Aviator V8-4.6L - Starter - Alexandria, Virginia
Very good and professional

Paul

26 years of experience
280 reviews
Paul
26 years of experience
Lincoln Aviator V8-4.6L - Oil/Fluid Leak - Las Vegas, Nevada
Very knowledgeable. Let me know what was truly wrong with me vehicle and saved us over $300 by doing so. Thanks

Rodric

15 years of experience
418 reviews
Rodric
15 years of experience
Lincoln Aviator V8-4.6L - Spare Tire Installation - Forest Park, Georgia
Roderick was very friendly and very detailed about what I needed to get fix on my truck and he was very honest about everything with me I will hire him again without hesitation. Thanks a lot Rodric

Jesse

18 years of experience
219 reviews
Jesse
18 years of experience
Lincoln Aviator V8-4.6L - PCV Valve Hose - San Antonio, Texas
timely-friendly-professional

Excellent Rating

(121)

Rating Summary
112
5
1
1
2
112
5
1
1
2
Number of Lincoln Aviator services completed
1331+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Lincoln MECHANICS
700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

What Does a Sway Bar Do?
A sway bar (also called an anti-sway bar or anti-roll bar) is a component of some vehicles’ suspensions. You might guess...
How to Get Your Car Ready for Summer
There’s There’s no time of the year like summer. And there’s no time better to own a car than when the sun comes out and the summer months roll around. For some people, summer is the time for road trips...
C1104 OBD-II Trouble Code: Traction Control Active Lamp - Circuit Short to Battery
Trouble code C1104 means the Engine Control Unit (ECU) has registered a short circuit issue in the traction control lamp.

Trunk pops open

Hello. The right solution to this problem would depend on whether you have a motorized trunk latch, or a touch pad system. If you have a motorized trunk latch, the problem could be that the latch is not catching; so...

Code for pressure solenoid D

The P2716 code is produced when the ECM has detected that the throttle body actuator motor has failed to read the correct position at which the butterfly valve within the throttle body should be in order to produce a smooth...

Hi. I went to put my car into first gear today and was too quick and the gear was only half in when I released the clutch. It made a brief grind and popped back into neutral with a loud clunk/bang. It drives perfectly and first shifts without a problem. Will I have damaged the gear box or clutch? It is a VW golfMK 7. I hear that they are very tough gear boxes. Thank you for your help .

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com