Steering rack replacement
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Steering rack replacement
I'm in the middle of replacing my steering rack on my 1986.5, but can't get the driver's side large inner tie rod bolt undone. Is it reverse threaded or what? I got the passenger side off OK (with a little struggle).
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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Eric,
Can be very tricky to loosen, as Greg said that's not reverse thread.
The best is if you can place a fork-spanner in a bench-screw-spanner (I do not know the correct name) and place the steering rack shaft in this Then you have both hand force free for loosen the tie-rod cap <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" />
Don't twist/turn the steering house-shaft! <img border="0" alt="[nono]" title="" src="graemlins/nono.gif" />
Can be very tricky to loosen, as Greg said that's not reverse thread.
The best is if you can place a fork-spanner in a bench-screw-spanner (I do not know the correct name) and place the steering rack shaft in this Then you have both hand force free for loosen the tie-rod cap <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" />
Don't twist/turn the steering house-shaft! <img border="0" alt="[nono]" title="" src="graemlins/nono.gif" />
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I used a good-sized pipe wrench. Pictures and info at
<a href="http://members.rennlist.com/pirtle/svc_sr.html" target="_blank">http://members.rennlist.com/pirtle/svc_sr.html</a>
good time for motor mounts!
<a href="http://members.rennlist.com/pirtle/svc_sr.html" target="_blank">http://members.rennlist.com/pirtle/svc_sr.html</a>
good time for motor mounts!
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Thanks, John! I was already using your directions - they are terrific!
Also, any hints on how to get the U-joint off of the rack? I already got the bolt out, but it won't budge.
Thanks,
Eric
Also, any hints on how to get the U-joint off of the rack? I already got the bolt out, but it won't budge.
Thanks,
Eric
