R&R Steering Rack: On Ramps or Jack Stands?
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As the title says, which is the "proper" method for doing a steering rack R&R? I'm assuming ramps are fine?
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But what if I'm going to disconnect the rack at the inner tie rod, while everything is still attached to the car? What size wrench is needed for the inner tie-rod again? 30mm?
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Definitely don't use the ramps. You have to have your wheels unloaded. When you disconnect the tie rods, on either end, the wheels would then be free to rotate, and they most likely will, until they reach a limit somewhere. That limit would be the tire slamming into the inner fender, the ball joint cranking against the edge of its range of motion...
Put it on jackstands. Period.
Put it on jackstands. Period.
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Jackstands for sure.
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Originally Posted by sm
But what if I'm going to disconnect the rack at the inner tie rod, while everything is still attached to the car? What size wrench is needed for the inner tie-rod again? 30mm?
A large pipe wrench will work too, but will leave marks...
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Yup jackstands, you need the wheel to be able to swing in and out when taking off and putting on the tie rids, even from the inside