Replacing the Steering Rack - Revision history

adilkadri at 10:33, 4 July 2007

2007-07-04T10:33:52Z

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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

	5. ~~Knock~~ the rivnut ~~off from the front of~~ the ~~steering rack channel~~		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

adilkadri at 10:32, 4 July 2007

2007-07-04T10:32:33Z

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	1. Front clam off		1. Front clam does '''not''' need to come off

	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

			5. Knock the rivnut off from the front of the steering rack channel

	5. Juggle steering rack forward		5. Juggle steering rack forward

adilkadri at 10:24, 4 July 2007

2007-07-04T10:24:46Z

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	8. Consider changing the steering rack raiser plates if the car is being lowered		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

adilkadri at 10:22, 4 July 2007

2007-07-04T10:22:29Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:22, 4 July 2007
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	1. Front clam off		1. Front clam off

	2. Undo the tie rods ends		2. Undo the tie rods ends

	3. Remove the M10 and M8 bolts on the rack housing mounting plinths in the footwells		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		4. Loosen pinch bolt on the lower u/j on the steering column

	5. Juggle steering rack forward		5. Juggle steering rack forward

	6. Slide out sideways		6. Slide out sideways

	7. Put new one in reverse order		7. Put new one in reverse order

	8. Consider changing the steering rack raiser plates if the car is being lowered		8. Consider changing the steering rack raiser plates if the car is being lowered

adilkadri at 10:22, 4 July 2007

2007-07-04T10:22:01Z

New page

1. Front clam 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. 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