Steering rack replacement
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From: Chandler AZ
Steering rack replacement
I spent almost a day removing the old rack because I couldn't break the pressure line fittings free, even with a crowsfoot wrench. I was able to pry and force it out with the lines attached and then break them free when it was out. What a pita!! Install should go better tomorrow, I hope.
Robert Oh, also it helped once I realized that the steering shaft pinch bolt doesn't just pinch the shaft to the rack, it must be removed as the rack shaft is notched and won't come out with the bolt in.
Robert Oh, also it helped once I realized that the steering shaft pinch bolt doesn't just pinch the shaft to the rack, it must be removed as the rack shaft is notched and won't come out with the bolt in.
Last edited by Quiktrp94; Nov 26, 2006 at 12:19 AM.
Burning Brakes
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Buy a set of flare nut wrench's. I think the C4's use both metric and standard.
I think it took us a good 12 hours to change out my friend's.
Last edited by Ttime; Nov 26, 2006 at 12:25 AM.
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rack
it took me about 5 hours to remove the rack the first time, and 1 1/2 hours to get it out and hour and 20 to get it back in the second time after the new one was faulty and I had to change it the second time
don't know how it will go the next time with urethane sway bar bushings
don't know how it will go the next time with urethane sway bar bushings
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Originally Posted by Ttime
Buy a set of flare nut wrench's. I think the C4's use both metric and standard.
I think it took us a good 12 hours to change out my friend's.
