Steering rack centering after replacement?

[FHatzidemetriou at formglas.com]

Ameer wrote:
"...how do you align the position of the rack in relation to the steering
wheel?..."

Basically when I replaced mine I marked the tie rods before I took them off
and then put them back as close to the same position as possible. Then I
compared to the steering wheel location visually and adjusted accordingly.
I followed with an alignment by measuring the distance between a chalked
center point of the tire on the front, rotated to the back and re-measured,
adjusting the tie rods until the distances were equal. When I was satisfied
I tightened everything down and took it to a shop for a proper alignment.
Hope this helps.

Foti Hatzidemetriou
Toronto, Canada
1987 Audi Coupe GT

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