How to Replace a Steering Rack

Replacing a steering rack is one of the most difficult of the do-it-yourself car repair jobs. Before you begin, read the instructions completely and make sure that everything what you need. Also keep in mind that these are generalized statements, and is not specific to your vehicle. Some steps must be done somewhat differently. It is recommended that you read the manual first factory. Finally, you will need somebody to help you with the project.

They areneed a screwdriver, a ratchet and socket set with extensions, wrenches, a hammer, pliers, a wire brush, power steering filter, power steering fluid, automatic transmission fluid, a tie rod separator, a jack, jack stands, possibly an engine mount bracket and of course the new power rack.

First, loosen the wheel nuts and jack up the front of the car. Then, take the two front wheels. Start with the wheel rotated forward, and turnslowly until you get a socket with the steering shaft joint bolt. After you made the screw, use the screwdriver to open up the universal joint upwards. This ensures that you can move the spline bracket. Do not remove the spline bracket yet. Remove the screws bolts under the front plastic cup, then you do. Next, unbolt the tie rod bolt on the hubs on both sides. Remove the tie rod separator; Push them on both sides. First Solve the tie rod lock pins, then the tie rod ball joint. Removethe rubber boots and loosen the ball joint. Bars, the hydraulic feed and return line and remove the rack mounting screws. Have your helper turn the steering wheel right, then fall before the torture, that on this page. Then do the same for the opposite side.

Remove the hydraulic line holder bracket, boot, mounting rubber, metal and placed it on the new rack. Since the bike is already on the left side, install the side first. Then, position the spline shaft and clamp correctly. Once itdone, turn the wheel and the same for the other side. Insert the mounting screws on the rack. Install the feed and return hydraulic lines. Center of the rack and the steering wheel. Install the ball joint, rubber boots, then tie rods. Install the steering column spline drive shaft clamp bolt, then install the front pan. Put the front wheel back on.

You're done. It is not one of the easier do-it-yourself jobs, but if you follow the instructions above andRead Read your car manual, you should be just fine.