Rack and pinion replacement

steveherman · #1 11-20-2012, 05:31 PM

Can any one give me some guidance to replace?
Tricks?
Is there a write up?
Didn't find much in my research.

oab_au · #2 11-20-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by steveherman

Can any one give me some guidance to replace?
Tricks?
Is there a write up?
Didn't find much in my research.

Mainly because they don't give any trouble.
Why are you replacing it?

Harvey.

steveherman · #3 11-20-2012, 05:52 PM

Leaking.
is leaking rare also?

oab_au · #4 11-20-2012, 05:56 PM

No leaking is not rare.

They leak from the seals and the pipes. I do remember some body removing one, a long time ago, it wasn't easy.

Harvey.

steveherman · #5 11-20-2012, 05:59 PM

I think I will get under it tomorrow and clean it and double check.

Tireiron · #6 11-20-2012, 06:04 PM

You disconnect the lines, the 4 bolts holding the mounting clamps, the steering linkage, and the tie rod ends from the knuckles and it will come right out the bottom. You may need to move the exhaust to make it easier, mine is currently out so I don't know how much clearance there is.