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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 10:53 PM
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I'm replacing the rack and pinion on an '84. Any advice I should hear before I get to far? Do I need to take out the sway bar, or just disconnect it? What about the steering shaft from the steering wheel to the rack, do I need to remove it, or just loosen it, and then move tha rack away from it when disconnected? Thanks for any advice :cheers:
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 11:13 PM
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Check the steering shaft...they are known to go bad on 84s...Be patient, the R&P is a little tough to get out.

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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 12:43 AM
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Thanks, the whole thing is now loose, except for the steering shaft, I have it loosened on both ends, but I don't have enough clearance to get it out! Any hints? :smash: Can I take apart the little u-joint?


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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 01:22 AM
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It collapses into itself...stick a screwdriver in where the bolt went through and push. Its like a piston
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 01:34 AM
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Aha, thanks, I didn't have the bolt all the way out, it was just lose, now if I could just get the rack out, I'll try again tomorrow, thanks for the help! :cheers:
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