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from my memory of taking out my old steering rack, it was pretty simple.

i highly reccomend using a hoist for this as its just so much more easier.

12 mm bolts using i think it was U clamps for holding it in place

undo the fluid lines *make sure to have something to catch the liquid in, the bigger the better*

undo the spline to the steering wheel, *key tip is to have steering wheel straight b4 starting this, makes it much easier, unless you have a bosskit etc then it doesnt matter so much*

undo the nuts for the tie end rods where the knuckle joint is.

then make sure the spline comes off the steering wheel shaft then remove with some jimmying and twisting oh and patience.

if u look at the spline there is a groove so it only fits in a certain way. *i made this mistake when i put it it b4 checking and was fartarsing around untill i found out why*

then basically do the reverse.

spline back on the steering wheel shaft.

lines back in.

all bolted up.

double check everything.

top up with correct fluid.

start car and turn steering wheel lock to lock to bleed system and top up if required.

double check for leaks.

take car for a little drive to find the middle, and adjust if necessary if you have a boss kit.

a re-alignment is highly recommended.

this is all i can remember and i hope it helps, and if i have said something wrong or missed something someone please correct me.

cheers aaron

from my memory of taking out my old steering rack, it was pretty simple.

i highly reccomend using a hoist for this as its just so much more easier.

12 mm bolts using i think it was U clamps for holding it in place

undo the fluid lines *make sure to have something to catch the liquid in, the bigger the better*

undo the spline to the steering wheel, *key tip is to have steering wheel straight b4 starting this, makes it much easier, unless you have a bosskit etc then it doesnt matter so much*

undo the nuts for the tie end rods where the knuckle joint is.

then make sure the spline comes off the steering wheel shaft then remove with some jimmying and twisting oh and patience.

if u look at the spline there is a groove so it only fits in a certain way. *i made this mistake when i put it it b4 checking and was fartarsing around untill i found out why*

then basically do the reverse.

spline back on the steering wheel shaft.

lines back in.

all bolted up.

double check everything.

top up with correct fluid.

start car and turn steering wheel lock to lock to bleed system and top up if required.

double check for leaks.

take car for a little drive to find the middle, and adjust if necessary if you have a boss kit.

a re-alignment is highly recommended.

this is all i can remember and i hope it helps, and if i have said something wrong or missed something someone please correct me.

cheers aaron

AS above but soak everything in wd40 or 5.56crc before even starting it.

  • 4 years later...

Thread revival, about to do this on my R34, old rack's been leaking for ages.

I've got an OEM replacement with around 80,000 kms on it.

I'm assuming the above instructions will be pretty much the same for an R34, can someone please confirm?

Can this be done on jack stands i.e. without a hoist?

Also is there anything else I should look at doing whilst the rack is out? What's the best way to check the condition of tie rod ends inner/outer?

I've got new rack bushes to go in with it.

Thanks guys!

Can be done on jackstands. Give all the bushes a look over while you are under there. If any of the boots are split its time to replace them. It's pretty straightforward, just time consuming. I recommend putting on beers and getting some mates over.

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