Steering rack removal
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Steering rack removal
What needs to be removed to get the steering rack out?
So far....
i took off 2 main bolts (18MM).... 2 small lines (15mm).... and 2 big oil lines (18mm)+ the steering shaft (13mm)...
what else must i remove to get it out?
does it come out the passanger side? or the drivers? it seems like its stuck, so i am assuming i am missing something.
Thanks
-Victor
So far....
i took off 2 main bolts (18MM).... 2 small lines (15mm).... and 2 big oil lines (18mm)+ the steering shaft (13mm)...
what else must i remove to get it out?
does it come out the passanger side? or the drivers? it seems like its stuck, so i am assuming i am missing something.
Thanks
-Victor
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Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Farmington CT
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pass side, the drop it down and out the drivers side; the rubber mount in the pass is a pita to deal w/
this is from ls1howto.com--
So, first, using a large screwdriver or prybar, get the rack unseated from the crossmember. One side will have a rubber bushing, the other probably will just be a metal to metal connection and wont be tough. Once its up as far as it'll go, spin the rack until the tabs that were attached to the crossmember aren't in the way of the crossmember, and start moving the whole piece out through the passenger wheel well. The steering rack gearbox may conflict with the engine crank pulley, so rotate the rack until the gearbox is pointing towards the front of the car and continue sliding it out until it'll go no further. It should be out as much as the picture provided on the left.
Pat yourself on the back, part 1 is complete!
this is from ls1howto.com--
So, first, using a large screwdriver or prybar, get the rack unseated from the crossmember. One side will have a rubber bushing, the other probably will just be a metal to metal connection and wont be tough. Once its up as far as it'll go, spin the rack until the tabs that were attached to the crossmember aren't in the way of the crossmember, and start moving the whole piece out through the passenger wheel well. The steering rack gearbox may conflict with the engine crank pulley, so rotate the rack until the gearbox is pointing towards the front of the car and continue sliding it out until it'll go no further. It should be out as much as the picture provided on the left.
Pat yourself on the back, part 1 is complete!
