'96 XLT replace steering rack

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Jchick - 07 May 2006 15:19 GMT

I have a leaking steering rack that drips through the worn boot. It's
making my driveway a mess. I think I am going to have to replace the
rack. Does anyone know of a step by step guide for rack replacement for
a Do-It-Yourselfer? The local garage wants $600.

Thanks

JC

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Jim Warman - 07 May 2006 16:10 GMT

I would assume that includes the price of the rack... Not a bad deal when
one considers that an alignment (or at least toe adjustment) is required
after replacement.

Replacement is pretty straight forward... be sure that the steering wheel is
locked before undoing the input shaft. Failing to do this could cost you a
clock spring. Whether you go with a short rack or opt for a long rack will
change some of the steps. Your best bet for instructions are to purchase a
manual or check your local library (that's the big building downtown full of
books) to see if they have one for loan...

>I have a leaking steering rack that drips through the worn boot. It's
> making my driveway a mess. I think I am going to have to replace the
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> JC

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Jchick - 03 Jun 2006 04:10 GMT

Hey Jim, I got called out of town and just returned. I did stop by a
library and looked at a Chiltons manual, looks pretty much like the
method you described. I might to find another manual and see if the
instructions are the same. Or I suppose I could just spend the money
and have the mechanic do it.

Thansk for the reply!

JC

> I would assume that includes the price of the rack... Not a bad deal when
> one considers that an alignment (or at least toe adjustment) is required
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Jim Warman - 14 May 2006 08:01 GMT

You're very f*cking welcome....

>I have a leaking steering rack that drips through the worn boot. It's
> making my driveway a mess. I think I am going to have to replace the
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> JC

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