Date:         Thu, 18 Feb 1999 07:19:03 -0500
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: steering rack R & R.
Comments: To: S_J_ WACKER <s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <19990217.201748.-814661.4.S_J_WACKER@juno.com>
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   I did mine last year. If you get the rack from Ron, (bus depot)
It comes with everything you need. Including tie rod ends.
The thing I would suggest is to replace the boots that come with it,
they are new but cheap with factory boots. Also
you may need to replace the rag joints. They are dealer items only.
This is the time to do it. Be very careful with the PS fittings.
Screw up one of those and your dead in the water. Alignment is
another problem. Easiest way to deal with this, is install everything
as straight as posible. When all is said and done, remove steering
wheel and reinstall one or two spines over until straight.


            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Wed, 17 Feb 1999, S_J_ WACKER wrote:

> It looks like the steering rack on my son's Syncro has taken a bullet to
> the head. I haven't seen it yet, but he says the boots are shredded,
> fluid is leaking and it makes a screeching noise when you turn the
> steering wheel. So, looking in the Bentley I see a diagram of the system
> but not a step by step removal and replacement. Anybody have some info
> you could e-mail me, what to look out for, what all needs to be replaced
> that is not included in the replacement rack, how long should this take,
> any special tools needed.
>
> Sure appreciate any and all the help you can offer.
>
>
> Steve and Jo Ann Wacker
> San Marcos, Ca.
> 90 Carat
> 86 Syncro x two
> 86 Audi 5000 CS Quattro
>