on the subject of racks..

[George Harris]

Yes it is possible to remove and replace the rack without removing the
engine. It must be taken out through the hole in the wheel well on the
driver's side. IMHO it isn't easy. I think the engineers had a contest
to see who could design the smallest hole that would still allow the
rack to come out. I had to remove the rubber shroud around the hole and
twist the rack to get it to come out.

Regards and good luck
George

Livolsi, Stephane wrote:
> I got the rack out of my 84 parts car this weekend.  The plan is to rebuild
> it, then install in the daily driver 86 5ktq, minimizing downtime.
> I had a hell of a time getting it out of the parts car, and this was with
> most of the engine compartment already stripped.  Is it really possible to
> change the rack without removing the wastegate, hydraulics, etc?
> Has anyone done this that would be willing to offer info - such as, which is
> the best side to take the rack out - driver or passenger side?
>
> TIA
>
> Stephane
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