Just_Paul 0 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Ok, here goes, I must of done something daft somewhere, but for the life of me can't figure out what, as my steering rack outer casing has broken, snapped clean in half... :S I've ordered a second hand rack from fleabay, from what appears to be a pretty highly rated seller, (I know, not ideal, but double skint atm!) However, I'm not sure what the best (quickest) way of swapping these over would be, drop the subframe maybe? anyway, I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions and/or hints or tips, this is my first steering rack on any car... so even if it sounds obvious, please tell me!Many thanks guys!Paul Link to post Share on other sites
Just_Paul 0 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Whoop rack arrived today, all looks pretty good, any thoughts on method though please guys? Anything would really be greatly appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Although I have not done this myself, taking the subframe off may be helpful for hard to reach places let me know how it goes, and hopefully someone will advise more! Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 just seen this: not a mk3 i know but may be a bit useful for reference! Link to post Share on other sites
Just_Paul 0 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 awesome, cheers for your help Daverse,, got a day off sunday, gna have a crack then i think....should be interesting to say the least! Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 No worries mate, Let me know how it goes, I want to take my steering rack off soon to get powdercoated! Link to post Share on other sites
Just_Paul 0 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 will do mate, managed to rope one of my housemates into helping too now! it cant be that hard, can it? :S Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 If your doing the whole thing I am currently struggling removing it from the dash bar inside the car Link to post Share on other sites
Matt W 4 Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Just swapped mine out, had the use of the a four post lift and engine brace. Supported the engine with the brace remove the 6 bolts that hold the sub frame to the body and removed the rack towards the rear of the car. It may come out side ways but could foul at certain points. Not a straight forward job and difficult to explain in detail. If you have any questions send me a PM and i'll answer as best i can can. Link to post Share on other sites
Just_Paul 0 Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 cheers for all your help guys, did it yesterday with my housemate... bigger job than i thought! all back together now, and just waiting for payday for the fluid! like 20JahreGTI said, 6 bolts, drop the subframe, pull it towards the back, fiddly, but easy enough! Link to post Share on other sites
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