Steering rack removal tip
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Steering rack removal tip
So I spent the weekend pulling the motor down in preparation for the cam and heads install. All went well other than the coolant disaster all over the place. I read how a lot of people steuggle getting the rack out. Some use pry bars and other lower the cradle. I simply removed the two bolts holding the ABS module, moved it slightly and the streering rack pulled right up with no issues. Took about five minutes,
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My 98 has the ABS controller behind the differential. Lots more room up front. Sometime or other, I think that they changed the cradle to give the rack more clearance for removing. Some have to drop it....and some dont. I did.
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So I spent the weekend pulling the motor down in preparation for the cam and heads install. All went well other than the coolant disaster all over the place. I read how a lot of people steuggle getting the rack out. Some use pry bars and other lower the cradle. I simply removed the two bolts holding the ABS module, moved it slightly and the streering rack pulled right up with no issues. Took about five minutes,
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I really didn't think much about my ABS pump being rear mounted and how much easier it made it. I had my rack out in minutes also (probably 20 minutes taking it easy) Chock that up to a rare plus to owning an early C5.
