Steering Rack Replacement

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Steering Rack Replacement

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So, Easter weekend ( subject to weather ) is the weekend I've got lined up to replace the rack on my d8 2.1DT.

It's pissing out about a litre every couple of days ( do about 80 miles per day ), and all the pipes are ok. The rubber boots are dripping fluid at an alarming rate.

The rack I'm getting is off a d8 V6 so it will be variable.

Anyone done this job before ? I know the 2.1 is a big beast so access will be a bitch, but I've already been under and it doesn't look too bad for the job.

As far as I can see..

1) Crack off the trackrod ends.
2) Take off the pipes ( the fluid is already practically drained :cheesy: )
3) Undo the two bolts securing the rack to the subframe.

What next...

Presumably I have to disconnect the rack / valve block from the column, would this be the bit where the speed input plugs in ?

Oh, and presumably the track rods come away from the rack itself ?

I propose to drop the rack straight down, and if there are any issues, straight out the LHS weel arch.

Cheers
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very unusual for a rack to go on a 406, but to get it out i think will have to lower the subrame as it wont clear the flexible universal joint
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