Your Mini steering rack is consists of a rack enclosed with a steering pinion. It is connected to the steering wheel through the set of shafts and U-joints. This car component is responsible for the smooth quality handling of your Mini vehicle. A power steering rack utilizes an engine-driven pump to supply high-pressure hydraulic fluid to the steering rack when the wheel is turned. This results to an easier turning of the steering rack. It also indicates that there is a big amount of hoses, seals, and o-rings to contain the hydraulic fluid. Now, because of constant use and without proper maintenance, your steering rack can lose its edge and begin to handle differently. Signs of a faulty steering rack are not noticeable at first. If your vehicle has vague steering or wanders across the road, or moves alarmingly under heavy breaking, then it is more likely that the steering rack is worn. Some signs could also indicate of a more serious problem of your steering rack. Also, a worn steering rack could start to leak. The absence of a hydraulic fluid will result to a hard and difficult steering. These symptoms are the right indication that you need to replace the steering rack. Replacing a steering rack is fairly straightforward to undertake. First that you have to do is to browse through our online catalog and find premium deals. We guarantee you that you will find all your needed parts in our extensive collection of auto parts and accessories.