Power steering rack

[Archer999]

Ok, I need to change the o-rings on my power steering rack. The steering rack has four small metal lines that run along the side of the rack.

I think I could get to it from the bottom if I could get past that, what looks like a cat with a heat shield around it. Does the scuby exhaust un bolt in several places like ford exhaust or is it a real pain.

Has anyone done this themselves? If so, I could allways use some pointers.

[Earthworm]

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If you haven't already figured it out by now the pre-cats unbolt at the exhaust manifolds and the center cat. Don't forget to unplug the O2 sensors first.

You may need to heat the bolts to get them off.

[bwb3]

I ended up having the replace the bolts and donut ring at the center cat to get the exhaust to seal up properly. Fortunately not very expensive parts but good to have on hand when you do this job.
Gene

[alia176]

O rings at the PS rack...is this a common point of leakage? The leaks that I had were up stream, such as the pump O ring and a leaky hose. However, the front end of the engine has few leaks that are dripping all over the rack. I'll get to those this winter I guess!