View Full Version : Stripping a Steering Rack... How?
As above, how do i/where do i start?
I want to gut it to a empty casing... I've looked how a "how too" but didn't see one...
Anyone? Got any hints or tips...
Dead easy from what I remember, you basically need to pull the pinion out and the rack slides out. I think it's a circlip holding the pinion in? Worth replacing the bearing too while you're there. Few pics from when I did it (see page after too), but I think I used 'trackdaynova's WIP for useful pics to help.
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?114446-Iain-s-20XE-Trackday-Nova/page74
My tip for rebuilding it is don't put TOO much grease back in as it'll stop the air flowing between the two sides and the boots will balloon up.
nova_niek
19-11-13, 07:52 PM
Not sure, but isn't there a bit (bearing or otherwise) that is nigh on impossible to remove? I remember reading about this somewhere on here. Anyone?
gary_126
19-11-13, 10:09 PM
As said, pretty straight forward, pop the cap off the pinion shaft, remove the circlip, pull shaft and bearing out, and rack will slide out of casing.
Track rods unbolt after removing the gators. Defo replace the bearing, its only a few quid. (type the numbers from the std bearing into the net and you will find it online)
trackday nova did a guide on a quickrack fit mate in articles
Novasport
19-11-13, 10:30 PM
Not sure, but isn't there a bit (bearing or otherwise) that is nigh on impossible to remove? I remember reading about this somewhere on here. Anyone?
The pinion bearing is crimped on so cannot be removed. It is withdrawn from the casing complete with the pinion so can be re-used unless the pinion is replaced. I had to get a bearing from a specialist to fit my quick rack internals
The track rods have a tap down lock tab where they are attached to the rack so replacements would be needed if removing them.
Dead easy from what I remember, you basically need to pull the pinion out and the rack slides out. I think it's a circlip holding the pinion in? Worth replacing the bearing too while you're there. Few pics from when I did it (see page after too), but I think I used 'trackdaynova's WIP for useful pics to help.
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?114446-Iain-s-20XE-Trackday-Nova/page74
My tip for rebuilding it is don't put TOO much grease back in as it'll stop the air flowing between the two sides and the boots will balloon up.
Cheers IaIn sounds easy enough, i'll have a read.. Normal grease ok to use? and i'll try and remember..lol
Not sure, but isn't there a bit (bearing or otherwise) that is nigh on impossible to remove? I remember reading about this somewhere on here. Anyone?
Hope it will be ok when being dipped.
As said, pretty straight forward, pop the cap off the pinion shaft, remove the circlip, pull shaft and bearing out, and rack will slide out of casing.
Track rods unbolt after removing the gators. Defo replace the bearing, its only a few quid. (type the numbers from the std bearing into the net and you will find it online)
The nut like cap? I know about changing the track rods and know the arms unscrew... BRT will be able to sort the bearing i'm sure..
trackday nova did a guide on a quickrack fit mate in articles
I did see that, but wasn't sure if it would be the same. I'll have a read.
The pinion bearing is crimped on so cannot be removed. It is withdrawn from the casing complete with the pinion so can be re-used unless the pinion is replaced. I had to get a bearing from a specialist to fit my quick rack internals
The track rods have a tap down lock tab where they are attached to the rack so replacements would be needed if removing them.
Oh really? But it comes off the casing? As i dont wanna dip a bearing really...
I wanna replace everything really if i'm doing the job. I'll look for tabs when i have it apart...
I can't believe that you couldn't remove the bearing from the pinion with some effort and fit a new one?!
I think I just used normal gold grease or maybe lith moly, can't remember!
Olly's write up he changed the bearing, looks like it should be a hard one to remove and BRT have stock of it too :)
The 22mm nut with the preloaded spring under it... Do that need to be redone to a set setting? Or just up tight?
SimonTW
20-11-13, 10:17 AM
There is a plastic bushing inside the casing that can't be removed without damaging it. I stripped a rack down and had it stripped and powdercoated but the heat process in the powder process melted the bush, I couldn't find a replacement so chopped up another casing in an attempt to just salvage the plastic bush but it's pretty fragile and just didn't happen.
Hhhmm i'm having it dipped (chromed) wonder if they'll be ok?
You need to set that preload bolt right on the rack when rebuilding it, think it says what to check for in Haynes? Basically take the slop out without making it too tight IIRC?
SimonTW
20-11-13, 12:14 PM
I'd just ask them if the dip attacks the plastic. I hope you have got the GAZ coilies stripped down to have them done at the same time ;)
lol have thought of that^
Novasport
21-11-13, 02:16 PM
Chrome plate on alloy can flake cant it?
If badly prepped yes like anything. Will blister and flake off steel and nickel... All the parts of had so far done by a guy local to me have been fine. Only bit's i've had blister is my rocker cover, but that was done by a different person...
J398SUR
16-06-14, 08:19 PM
Iv just changed out my steering rack and my steering wheels well off alignment ... Will this just be the, tracking or have I f4cked up ?
Straighten the wheels,and then remove the steering wheel and put it on in its correct position.
That should be all you need to do.
Unless the replacement rack's tracking is out?
What exactly did you change?
J398SUR
16-06-14, 09:37 PM
Iv changed the steering rack , Tie rods , Polly Bushed Control Arms , Top Mounts , Lower Ball Joints ....
booked in to get the tracking done in the am ... If I disconnect the Tie Rods and rotate the steering wheel full lock to full lock then Center then reconnect the Tie rods it should help ?
It sounds like you haven't counted the number of turns when removing/refitting the track rod ends? or did they get removed as one each side with the inner track rods?
J398SUR
16-06-14, 09:58 PM
I did 21 NS 14 OF ... ?? Any way she's booked in at 9 to get the tracking done and wheels balanced ... I will keep you posted ... Thanks again for the info ��
No problem.Best way tbh.
Least ya know its done right.
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