Getting new tranny from TEP, a couple of questions

[SJAndrew]

1) How long should I leave the ATF in the tranny after rebuild? Is it like an engine where you use break-in oil for 200 miles and dump it? Basically, I don't want to put $130 of new ATF in there just to replace it in a week (I will use the cheap stuff if that's the case)

2) Synthetic or conventional?

3) Is it worth replacing my PS rack now that I have the cradle off? It doesn't leak and works fine - so that might seem like a dumb question. But, I don't know how long they usually last.

 

[MoarkatsINmuhtrailer]

1.) no you'll leave the same fluid in there. Just be gentle on it for the first 500 miles.

 

[Scottydoggs]

if you have super high miles, then changing the rack may be a good idea, it will never be this easy to change it again.

you'll likely need and alignment after you put the sub frame back up anyway.