mrben Posted September 6, 2017 Report Posted September 6, 2017 Hello all. Pretty severe leak out steering rack, particularly on full lock. Could anyone give advice on removal, and tools needed etc. Apparently a funny ford U spanner is needed? (I read somewhere).mk2 diesel. Thanks. Quote
Danum Posted September 9, 2017 Report Posted September 9, 2017 Hi, Can't comment on the MK2 but just replaced my MK1 Steering Rack and didn't need any special tools. Would reccomend using 6 point sockets though and a good breaker bar when doing anything underneath the car. Rusty nuts and bolts never easy to get off with 12 point sockets. Quote
mrben Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Posted September 9, 2017 ok many thanks. Did you have to drop the sub frame down? Quote
Danum Posted September 17, 2017 Report Posted September 17, 2017 Sorry for the delay. Yes. It seemed quite a big job but once I did it I thought it was pretty straight forward (aren't they all) . I supported the sub frame on a trolley jack and once everything was disconnected it lowered out nicely. When I put the pinch bolt back into the steering column on re-assembly, it did round off a bit and I wasn't sure if it had tightened it up sufficiently so I get another one from the local ford garage. (interestingly It appeared to be a harder metal). Quote
mrben Posted October 2, 2017 Author Report Posted October 2, 2017 Ok thanks danum. Got it done now. Nearly had a mishap with rounding off a bolt, but got away with it.Driveshaft next...whoopee! Looks pretty straightforward though. Cheers, Ben. Quote
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