How to access/adjust steering rack?
07-28-2004, 07:35 PM
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How to access/adjust steering rack?
I'm considering the steering pinion readjustment (in the FSM, and TSB 00-037B) since my steering rack moves so freely.
The fix is to loosen a locknut under the pinion, adjust the tension nut, and retighten. Problem is these nut faces the rear of the car and is blocked by the crossmember.
Can I remove the rack bracket to give the rack some movement to work behind it?
Must the rack be removed? If so, is it really true that it will require a front end alignment if I pop the tie rod ends?
Where do I get a socket to loosen the locknut? (it's an SST)
Dave
The fix is to loosen a locknut under the pinion, adjust the tension nut, and retighten. Problem is these nut faces the rear of the car and is blocked by the crossmember.
Can I remove the rack bracket to give the rack some movement to work behind it?
Must the rack be removed? If so, is it really true that it will require a front end alignment if I pop the tie rod ends?
Where do I get a socket to loosen the locknut? (it's an SST)
Dave
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