One of the things that probably attracted you to the Talon or Premier was its European steering feel courtesy of a well-designed Eagle steering rack. Unfortunately, even the youngest of these vehicles is ten-plus years old now, meaning that common wear items like the Eagle steering rack are probably beginning to show their age. When it comes to the Eagle steering rack, wear indications come in the form of fluid leaks, unusual noises, and hard steering. Of course, fluid leaks don't mean you have a bad Eagle steering rack-you'll want to check the power steering pump and all the hoses and fittings first. But if you have fluid leaks around the rubber boots on your Eagle steering rack combined with noises and hard steering, there's a good chance your Eagle steering rack is on its way out. Another sure sign that you have an Eagle steering rack issue is when your power steering comes and goes (or flat-spots, as it's called) as you're turning the wheel. This effect will be particularly noticeable during low speed driving when the Eagle steering rack is under the most stress. Though a slipping belt or malfunctioning pump can also be the cause of flat spots, the Eagle steering rack is most commonly the culprit. Fortunately, an Eagle steering rack isn't that hard to change nor is it particularly expensive. You can purchase a remanufactured OE-quality Eagle steering rack right here and have it shipped to your door. You'll need a tie rod separator to do the job, but once you have that in hand you'll have your new Eagle steering rack in and your car back on the road in no time.