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Thread: Leaking fluid near control arm

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    Leaking fluid near control arm

    So, I went underneath the car today to attempt to check on my wheel bearings, which I suspected to be failing as it is making a humming/whining sound when going above 60km/h and only to gets louder when the speed increases (And louder when turning one way, and less if turning the louder) Anyway, I discovered this leak on the front right hand side. It seems to me it's the boot of the control arm? there's a constant yellow fluid that is leaking from it.

    It was only the beginning of the year when I replaced the control arm bushings and CV joint but that won't be related to this I presume?

    Does anyone know what this might be? And whether it could have related to the (what I think is) wheel bearing noise?



    Thank you.
    Adam

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    Your inner cv joint rubber boot is leaking, or is it the rack boot. Hard to tell from the picture on the tablet.

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    Last edited by Transporter; 29-10-2012 at 05:58 PM.

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    Looks like the steering rack boot is split.
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    Hmm...thanks guys

    Would it be a costly repair?

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    Leaking steering rack? Yes.

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    Thanks Transporter!

    I guess it's off to the dealer tomorrow for a quote (of the new Toyota 86!)

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