sme quick help, PLEASE

wgungho · 02-22-2002, 03:18 PM

I'm changing the rack and pinion on my 89. How the heck do you get to the bolt that attaches the steering shaft to the rack? I can see it but there's no way to get at it.
Thanks
Thom

Coupe Devil · 02-22-2002, 03:39 PM

Ah a very good question. Unfortuneatly there is no easy answer. You just have to finagle a socket down there. Did you take the shaft apart at the joint? (The lower one with the rubber insert in it) if not that is where you should take it apart and not the top bolt near the firewall. Its a little 12 pt. bolt but I cant remember what size

Brad

GreenPony · 02-22-2002, 03:46 PM

Well i just changed my rack out on my 92 the way i did it was once i had to tires off and tie rods loose you can basically turn the shaft with your hand with the key on. Should not be that bad.
Hope this helps. My worst part was trying to get the power steering lines to hook up , they have to be aligned perfect in order for them to start threading, i mean perfect..
Good Luck

02-22-2002, 03:18 PM	#1
wgungho Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: va Posts: 5	sme quick help, PLEASE I'm changing the rack and pinion on my 89. How the heck do you get to the bolt that attaches the steering shaft to the rack? I can see it but there's no way to get at it. Thanks Thom

02-22-2002, 03:39 PM	#2
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Ah a very good question. Unfortuneatly there is no easy answer. You just have to finagle a socket down there. Did you take the shaft apart at the joint? (The lower one with the rubber insert in it) if not that is where you should take it apart and not the top bolt near the firewall. Its a little 12 pt. bolt but I cant remember what size Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

02-22-2002, 03:46 PM	#3
GreenPony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 43	bolt? Well i just changed my rack out on my 92 the way i did it was once i had to tires off and tie rods loose you can basically turn the shaft with your hand with the key on. Should not be that bad. Hope this helps. My worst part was trying to get the power steering lines to hook up , they have to be aligned perfect in order for them to start threading, i mean perfect.. Good Luck __________________ 92 GT Hurst Short Throw, BBK Equal Lengths, BBK OFF Road H PIPE,@ Chamber Flows, FLex Fan, K&N.Dying For More!!May not be the fastest but sure sound Good!

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