[Mk2] [Turbo] Power steering rack, difficult job?

[Greddy-Matt]

Hi guys,
I'm refurbing all my suspension components, ordering them all through Camskill, question is as part of that I'm planning to replace items in the steering rack, the rack end (drumstick) and a few other bits.

How hard is it to swap the racks out and work on them? I'm running power steering and have bought fresh fluid incase I need it.

Cheers

Matt

[mrmarc]

hi mate,
ive done it and TBH its pretty easy.
i remember that theres 4 bolts holding the rack on and one bolt to undo to release it from the steering.
then its just the hoses that connect with the steering fluid.
its quite simple when you see it.

[Greddy-Matt]

Ah ok thats good news, I've had a very quick look and it looked ok to do, but then the fiddly jobs always do! I've got a good 5 degrees of movement either way on the steering wheel before I get any response from the wheels so definately got some play in there somewhere!

[mrmarc]

yeah im in the process of getting my 2 back on the road after fitting a new rack(old one had play and was leaking),track rods,all new ball joints,tein suspension and a few other choice bits.
looking forward to driving it after months(8+) of it being off the road..its going to be like having a new car!.

good luck with the steering rack

[Greddy-Matt]

Cheers

Sounds like you're doing the same bits as me, I can't wait to get poly bushes in her, and get a proper geometry set up done @ somewhere like WIM.

I've not had the geo checked since fitting the Teins, she goes round corners prety good now (although better in right handers than left lol) so hopefully it'll be even better after!

Are you replacing the front track rod ends etc?

[mrmarc]

yep have replaced inner and outer track rod ends.thort i might as well as the car was off the road.
so it total.....
all new steering,rolled arches,10mm spacers front,15mm back,polybush,tein superstreets,TRD topmounts(from you),strutbraces and ez camber adjustment bolts.
ive been busy!.
also going to be taking a trip to WIM.

there never seems to be enough time in the day!,

other jobs include, fitting new speakers,painting sills,fitting intercooler and fan kit,fitting new bumper ,fitting new cam cover seal!!.

im sure theres plenty ive forgot.

[jon_st205]

Difficult: no.

Messy: extremely.

If you have a compressor, I'd recommend getting a fluid drainer kit.