Power Steering Rack removal hints?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Parker, Colorado, USofA
Power Steering Rack removal hints?
I'm pulling the rack for a MagnaCharger install and the passenger side mounting bracket appears to be REALLY TIGHTLY clamping on to the power steering rack. Liberal use of penetrant and a big prybar is getting me nowhere.
Any hints and/or secrets before I hurt myself?
Any hints and/or secrets before I hurt myself?
Racer
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From: royal oak mi
I had the same problem, one side of the rack was held in tightly.
Make sure you have the car secure on a set of jackstands, grab a short 2x4 and get under the car , put the 2x4 against the rack and beat on the other end with a hammer (pushing the rack up.).
Make sure you have the car secure on a set of jackstands, grab a short 2x4 and get under the car , put the 2x4 against the rack and beat on the other end with a hammer (pushing the rack up.).
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Burning Brakes
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From: Parker, Colorado, USofA
Originally Posted by sacsrpc
I had the same problem, one side of the rack was held in tightly.
Make sure you have the car secure on a set of jackstands, grab a short 2x4 and get under the car , put the 2x4 against the rack and beat on the other end with a hammer (pushing the rack up.).
Make sure you have the car secure on a set of jackstands, grab a short 2x4 and get under the car , put the 2x4 against the rack and beat on the other end with a hammer (pushing the rack up.).
Are you hittin' it longitudinally, or upwards (towards the roof)? What are you applying the force to? I'd hate to get the rack bore out-of-round...I didn't budget for a new one.
Racer
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From: royal oak mi
I am hitting on it upwards, I position the 2x4 as close to the passenger side mounting point of the rack as possible. I don't think you will damage the rack anymore than you will will a pry bar. Plus there really isn't enough rooom tot ake a monster swing at it, just enough to get it free though!
Pro
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From: FT Bragg North Carolina
Originally Posted by 88sk
had the same problem,theres a metal insert you have to make sure its centered otherwise it catches on 1 side& wont allow it to be removed easy,then just pry it up.
Drifting
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From: Sacramento CA
I agree with the above comments.
However, if you want to get the rack out, we had to lower the K-rail about an inch to get it out of there. There might be an easier way, but we couldnt find one.
However, if you want to get the rack out, we had to lower the K-rail about an inch to get it out of there. There might be an easier way, but we couldnt find one.
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