Date:         Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:09:14 -0400
Reply-To:     Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU>
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From:         Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU>
Subject:      Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
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Good Morning,

I've ordered a rebuilt steering rack for my 87 Westy, and it should
be here around Tuesday. I plan on replacing the rack, and try to
salvage some sort of road trip for the tail end of next week.

Unfortunately both Bentley and Haynes are rather lacking on
descriptions on how to replace the steering racks. I've looked at the
rack and it appears that the steering joint needs to be undone, two
power steering lines need to be undone, the tie rod ends popped, and
the four mounting bolts removed. I assume that putting in the new one
is the reverse proceedure (other than taking the outer tie rods off
the old unit and putting it on the new rack). Also I have to flush
the lines, etc. with Dextron.

I figure this to be about a 3 hour job......

Anyone have any tips and advice? Are there any on-line descriptions
that I can check out?


Thanks.



Ric