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Removing Steering rack
Im having a little trouble removing my steering rack so i can put my new 2.4 in.do you have to remove the oil filter to get to the top bolt on the rack mount? i am trying to avoid that if i can. The top bolts are unpleasant individuals to get to especially with those dam washers [:(!]
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Rhys
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/02/28 21:57:52
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have you knocked the locking tabs back yet????
you can get the rack out without removing anything else.
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/02/28 22:09:56
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im trying to hit them back but its difficult to get to on both sides. The oil filter is blocking my view and i have no clearence. How did you tackle this problem?
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/01/03 06:48:07
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Do an oil change at the same time! [:x)]
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/01/03 20:33:57
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haha you could do that...
from memory i bent my arm 3 ways. i did get them off with the filter still on but it was difficult.
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/01/03 21:08:37
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I hear that isnt even the hardest part, clearence would be great. Would be nice if the engine was out lol 
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/01/03 23:21:08
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Take the filter off, swap ur rack then replace filter, might lose a few drops of oil but saves hrs of grief !!
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/02/03 18:28:20
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Im about due for a oil change anyway. Once i get the 4 bolts undone and the mounts off, what's next? is there somthing else that needs undoing besides the rack ends.
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/02/03 18:55:37
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The steering colomn!!!
Shaun
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/02/03 19:09:31
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Ofcourse lol, am i in for a treat when trying to undo that aswell?
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/02/03 19:20:01
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Undo both sections, top and bottom collar as the one you undo is always the one that is stuck. At least that way you have twice the chance!!  WD40 and somtimes a pry bar to get them apart slightly can help if they are stuck, or some help with a soft hammer... All you need to undo is the 4 bolts to the crossmember, the rack ends and the steering colomn.. It should fall down and smack you then. Shaun Shaun
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/04/03 15:43:39
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/04/03 16:41:43
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undo the nyloc nut on the top of the joint, that holds the joint onto the shaft. you need to pull the bolt all the way out as well. and also the same bolt on the other side of the shaft. and remove the bolt all the way again.
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/04/03 18:31:54
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 undo the bottom one first. if it still wont come out undo the top one. chances are on of them will work
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RE: Removing Steering rack
2010/04/03 18:38:30
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thanks mate, ill give it a crack
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