Difference between revisions of "Replacing the Steering Rack"
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2. Undo the tie rods ends | 2. Undo the tie rods ends | ||
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4. Loosen pinch bolt on the lower u/j on the steering column | 4. Loosen pinch bolt on the lower u/j on the steering column | ||
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| + | 5. Also rotating the rack to remove it isn't easy. If the rivnut just behind the pinion housing is removed (read banged with a hammer!) it makes life much easier. | ||
5. Juggle steering rack forward | 5. Juggle steering rack forward | ||
Latest revision as of 10:33, 4 July 2007
1. Front clam does not need to come off
2. Undo the tie rods ends
3. Remove the M10 and M8 bolts on the rack housing mounting plinths in the footwells
4. Loosen pinch bolt on the lower u/j on the steering column
5. Also rotating the rack to remove it isn't easy. If the rivnut just behind the pinion housing is removed (read banged with a hammer!) it makes life much easier.
5. Juggle steering rack forward
6. Slide out sideways
7. Put new one in reverse order
8. Consider changing the steering rack raiser plates if the car is being lowered
Steering rack raiser plates fitment
Jack up one side and remove wheel
Drill out rivet on steering plates
Loosen M10 bolt on both sides
Loosen M8 bolt on both sides
Loosen pinch bolt on lower UJ on steering column
On jacked up side:
Remove M10 bolt. Remove M8 bolt
Steering rack will now drop away slightly. That's OK.
Remove old plate and tap remainder of rivet out.
Fit new plate and rivet in place
Have a mate push the steering rack up and against the bulkhead again. A long screwdriver or bar can be useful to lever it in place.
Screw back M10 bolt and M8 bolt, but do not torque down yet.
Refit wheel jack up other side and repeat.
Now torque the bolts (M10 to 45Nm, M8 to 25Nm)
A 'few' extentions on your ratchet make life a whole lot easier