Attack that Rack.

["Cobram ." <cobram@juno.com>]

hAudi:

Just finished putting in the rebuilt steering rack in the '84 5KS.  No
where near the 8 hours some listers seem to think it takes, total time: 2
hours. This is with the car on a lift, pneumatic impact gun and rachet,
one willing assistant.  Previous experience with a rack or two.

Anyone tackling this should have a 13mm and 19mm universal socket, the
HAZET kind.  Amazing what a time saver these are, expecially with an air
ratchet. They are worth their weight in green gold. 

Leave the reservoir line on the rack and take it off after the rack is
out of the car.

Check the high pressure line that goes from the rack to pump when you're
done to make sure that it isn't rubbing on the tie rod.

Have someone press down the steering wheel while you tighten the 13mm nut
and bolt that hold it to the rack shaft, otherwise it'll force the
bearing and make noise. 

It is a PITA job, but what makes it much easier is to have the car up
high enough to where you're not bending over and down while doing the
job.  Also, I was wrong in my previous post, this rack has a lifetime
warranty, not 3 years.  I'm hoping I never have to take them up on this
warranty.

BCNU,

Cobram@Juno.Com
http://welcome.to/AudiV8Quattro

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