just wanted to say thx for the info it's so good on this board . tightened the rag joint on my 2001 and boom steering play gone was about to spend 250.00 on a damn rack

 

 

The forum is definitely a valuable resource for information on how to work on your car.

 

I need to do that too. Was there a cheat or did you have to remove the rack?

 

13MM socket and a long *** extension. Or a couple extensions chained together. The best route is right infront of the alternator pulley, You kinda rub on the serp. belt but its a good angle overall. No rack removal necessary, it's part of the shaft into the rack anyways.

 

What about the big lock nut? Isn't the ABS in the way on a 2001?

 

We did this on a friend's 2001 coupe. like you said long a$$ extension. We also used a u-joint to get the angle better.

I don't remember what the torque spec is on that bolt, but we had to put it much tighter than that to get the play out.

 

I have the factory service manual but it seemed like the brake module was in the way. I will try to loosen it and push it aside. Thanks guys.

 

Is your ABS not mounted directly in top of that bolt? Mine is an '02.

 

See these pictures. Took a few snaps while out messing around with stuff. Socket is directly ontop of the bolt. Might have to mess with your steering wheel to get the perfect angle. Do not attempt to tighten unless you got a direct line. Rounding that bolt would be a bad day!

 

Sorry, I thought you were talking about the tensioner on the gear box.
The pix cleared up the confusion.