Date:         Wed, 16 Mar 2005 03:07:50 -0600
Reply-To:     Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
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From:         Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Simple change  for a  Power  Steering  Rack - 1985  Westfalia?
Comments: To: Westy Clarke <westy_famiglia@YAHOO.COM>
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the 2 fitting nuts on the rack are extremely hard to get loose. I can't
remember now, but when they broke loose, I thought I was lucky, didn't
feel like they were going to come. Of course, a line nut wrench would be
nice, but I didn't have one. I used a Knipex pliers.
Also, there is no key or missing spline to align the shaft when hooking
up the steeing shaft. I just guessed, then centered the wheel by moving
the wheel on the shaft from above. BTW, I had to remove the bolt from
the coupler, then drive a screwdriver into the split to get the coupler off.
It's a pretty tough job, not as bad as ball joints are for most people,
I'd guess.
Al Brase

Westy Clarke wrote:

>I am changing my power steering rack because it is leaking and I am adding a quart of fluid a week. i have had a hell of a time with other repairs (Upper  ball joints,  lower  ball joints)so I am looking for advice and any  gotchas.   Are there only a few bolts and  2 pressure lines  to deal with or are there other things I should be careful with?
>Thanks
>Fint
>85  Westfamiglia
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