In a message dated 11/4/2001 8:54:06 PM Eastern Standard Tim=
e, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
How to rebuild power steering r=
ack?
Cary, rebuild is quite easy. Just=
make sure you clean the rack well before beginning so as not to get any dir=
t inside. The hardest part in going to be the removal of the locking d=
evices that keep the cast end pieces on the central tube. These can so=
metimes be a bear to remove. Remove all the tubing connecting the two =
cast end pieces. Remove the output to the steering column. Remov=
e the cover plate for the spring tensioner. Then remove the locking devices =
by turning them counter clockwise to unscrew and loosen them. They are=
recessed down inside the cast aluminium end pieces and have two notches, 18=
0 degrees, apart. Support the rack in a bench vice and using a drift b=
egin tapping in the notch so that the locking device will turn. If it =
does not begin to turn and excessive force need be applied STOP and heat up =
the area with a propane torch and try again. If they look like they wi=
ll not come loose then STOP and send the unit away for exchange on an alread=
y rebuilt one. If you damage the castings in removing these locking de=
vices then your casting is toast and good for garbage only ! AFTER you=
have these locking devices removed then you can begin to disassemble the en=
ds and replace the parts inside. Make note of where and which directio=
n all the parts are installed before removing anything. There are no d=
iagrams anywhere to help if you get mixed up. Clean everything well an=
d install the new parts from the kit and reassemble in the same manner in wh=
ich you took it apart. That's it that's all. Good luck ! &n=
bsp;
Peace
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
BusFusion a VW C=
amper camping event, Almonte, ON, May 30, 31, June 1, 2, 2002
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
Member: Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC & Capital City VW Club
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless=
Steel Mufflers
Frank Condelli & =
Associates or http://frankcondelli.com