[20v] Steering Rack R&R experience?

[Bernie Benz]

Peter,

I have over the years R&Rd 3 racks in 44 chassis cars and overhauled  
the racks. R&R is indeed a pita but can be done as a one man job.  
Easier to loosen the hose fittings after the rack is loose. There is  
a wiring harness in the way, pass side wheel well. It can be forced  
aside to make room for rack exiting. Rack overhaul is the easy part.  
These ZF racks are bullet proof, EXCEPTING for the high pressure rod  
seal. Last time I redesigned this seal, replacing the (cheap) hard  
plastic seal with an elastormeric quad ring backed up with a nylon  
back up ring. Still no leaks at 100K. Bentleys are not much help but  
the 5K a little better than the 200 version. Ask specifics as you go.

Regards, Bernie


On Feb 8, 2010, at 6:18 AM, Peter Schulz wrote:

> Listers:
>
> Unless I missed it in the Bentley, I could use some advice on DIY  
> R&Ring a rack.
> (other than sell the car)
>
> I pulled a rack from a donor car without the engine or  
> transmission, and even then it didn't come out easily.  I can  
> imagine the nightmare of R&Ring one in a car with the engine and  
> tranny in place...
>
>
>
>
> -Peter Schulz
> Chelmsford Ma, USA
> http://www.naaclub.org/
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> 1995.5 S6 Avant Silver/Platinum
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> 1991 90Q 20v Indigo
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