THE BONUS GUIDE: Manual Steering Rack Cleaning, Regreasing, and Tensioning
03-11-2016, 03:33 PM
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Also, you probably want to mark the orientation of the IMS joint with the rack. It has splines so you can easily have it off by 1 or two "teeth". I forgot to do it so I just had to line things up without knowing the previous orientation. Trying to think of other things but its a pretty basic / intuitive project. Good luck.
Never tried a plugged power rack, but manual is the way to go for "drivers". I liken the power steering to automatic shifting. It's just another barrier between you and the car. IMHO!
Never tried a plugged power rack, but manual is the way to go for "drivers". I liken the power steering to automatic shifting. It's just another barrier between you and the car. IMHO!
I understand the last comment fully. This is for a car that will be used for RallyCross. I am looking to simplify things and take out weight - and also cost very little to build. Since I have 2+ parts cars to work with and they are all later cars (w/ P/S), I am stuck with those racks. Not having to deal with the leaks, the belt and all the other crap, is going to be a good thing.
I drove enough events without the belt to know it doesn't make much difference to not have the assist. Maybe a plug with a built-in zerk fitting?
