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This video shows how to drop the subframe a little bit to get access to the steering rack. | This video shows how to drop the subframe a little bit to get access to the steering rack. | ||
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The boot that goes over the inner tie rod is the bellows boot. | The boot that goes over the inner tie rod is the bellows boot. | ||
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The bolt in the steering column comes out first. It is a 10mm located next to the brake pedal inside the car. | The bolt in the steering column comes out first. It is a 10mm located next to the brake pedal inside the car. | ||
Revision as of 12:45, 6 April 2024
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subframe videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LHxLjHCgtk
Heat the bolt for easier removal. Warning about removing the steering column to prevent damage. Tip to use the seat belt to keep the steering wheel from turning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2ZIe4cEpy8
Motor Mount
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Pww3Uq1r8zM
Steering Rack
Video 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LHxLjHCgtk
This video shows how to drop the subframe a little bit to get access to the steering rack.
The boot that goes over the inner tie rod is the bellows boot.
Video 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MSX7nYHmwE
The bolt in the steering column comes out first. It is a 10mm located next to the brake pedal inside the car.
Drain the fluid from the reservoir!
The fluid lines that go into the rack have a 10mm holding the plate on for the lines.
The rack is held on by two bolts that face up. 15 mm
The rack will go out through the passenger side
Inner Tie Rod
22 mm open end wrench for jam nut. This is the nut at the end of the inner tie rod. 15 mm socket for tie rod end.
It takes a special tool to remove the inner tie rod. The tool is around $50 to $75.
